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what happens when a copper vessel is exposed in moist air for long also write the equation

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Answered by Anonymous
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vessel is exposed to moist air for a long time it develops a green layer on its surface. Copper corrodes by oxidation in which it reacts with oxygen in the air to form copper oxide. Copper oxide then combines with carbon dioxide to make copper carbonate, which gives it a green colour.

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Answered by Anonymous
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Copper forms a green deposit on its surface when exposed to air which is usually a mixture of copper carbonate and copper hydroxide.

The chemical reaction is

2Cu + H2O + CO2 + O2 → Cu(OH)2 + CuCO3

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