Question

why copper reacts with most carbon dioxide in the air and slowly loses its Shiny brown surface and gains a green coat

Answer 1

copper reacts with most carbon dioxide in the air and slowly loses its Shiny brown surface and gains a green coat due to the oxidation caused by the water vapours present in moisture.


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Answer 2

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It turns Green due to Moisture in the air.
And the greenish layer is CuCo3(Copper Carbonate)

One of the most famous example is Statue of Liberty is USA. It was made from copper 400 years ago, that in now turned completely green.


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