why do copper vessel lose shine when exposed to air?
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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
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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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