Why the surface of copper powder becomes black when heated slowly in a China dish
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Copper black when heated slowly .
This black coloured substance formed on the surface of copper is copper oxide ( CuO)
When oxygen present in the air reacts with copper , it forms a layer of copper oxide .
2Cu + O₂ -----> 2CuO
Copper black when heated slowly .
This black coloured substance formed on the surface of copper is copper oxide ( CuO)
When oxygen present in the air reacts with copper , it forms a layer of copper oxide .
2Cu + O₂ -----> 2CuO
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