why lemon is used for restoring the shine of tarnished copper decorations
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The citric acid present in the lemon juice dissolves the copper oxide coating formed on the metal surface, thereby cleaning the metal and giving the surface
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The citric acid present in the lemon juice dissolved the Cooper oxide coating formed on the metal surface, thereby cleaning the metal and giving the surface of the copper decorations the characteristic metalic lustre.
So, The high pH neutralized the oxidation...i hope it helps you
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The citric acid present in the lemon juice dissolved the Cooper oxide coating formed on the metal surface, thereby cleaning the metal and giving the surface of the copper decorations the characteristic metalic lustre.
So, The high pH neutralized the oxidation...i hope it helps you
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