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why do copper vessel lose shine when exposed to air? ​

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Answered by ishuthakran
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when the copper form a protective layer of oxidation on the surface ,at the surface of the vessel, copper atom react with oxygen and called copper oxide

Answered by nikita6010
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COPPER VESSAL LOSE SHINE WHEN EXPOSED TO AIR BECAUSE carbon dioxide in moist air react with the surface of copper vessals .

copper loses its luster due to formation of greenish layer of the copper carbonate (cuco3 ) on its surface .this is called patination of copper ...

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