Question

What is the Action Of Concentrated Nitric Acid On Copper

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Nitric acid reacts with copper according to the reaction: 4 HNO3(l) + Cu(s) ==> Cu(NO3)2(s and aq) + 2 NO2(g) + 2 H2O(l) The copper nitrate salt that forms is a deep blue color. The nitrogen dioxide is a maroon vapor.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

when nitric acid reacts with copper according to the reaction: 4 HNO3(l) + Cu(s) ==> Cu(NO3)2(s and aq) + 2 NO2(g) + 2 H2O(l) The copper nitrate salt that forms is a deep blue color. The nitrogen dioxide is a vapor. Place the copper disk in the bottom of the glass cylinder.