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-----How and Why does Copper Oxidize
I am working on my science project for school. I want to show how and why copper oxidizes, and what happens to copper when exposed to different solutions. For my experiment, I have chosen to work with vinegar ⇦ in bulk on eBay or Amazon [affil link] , vegetable oil, and Del Taco hot sauce (at the request of my teacher.)
Can you help with this as I cannot seem to find any good references on the web?
Ashley C [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]- Glendora, California, USA
2001
DEAR ASHLEY,
I AM ALSO DOING A SCIENCE PROJECT ABOUT THE SAME TOPIC. I DON'T KNOW ANY GOOD WEB SITES BUT THERE IS ONE THING THAT IS SURE TO TURN YOUR COPPER GREEN . . . . . BLEACH REGULAR LIQUID LAUNDRY BLEACH ⇦ in bulk on eBay or Amazon [affil link] . I HOPE THIS CAN HELP AND GOOD LUCK!
SINCERELY,
Tony H [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]- Casper, Wyoming
2002
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A good website is www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci. You have to search but it has good information.
Billie Kase- NYC, New York, USA
2006
When copper turns green it is because it is exposed to oxygen and possibly water.
John Markus Palacios- Long Beach, California
2007
I'm doing a experiment like that too I'll try bleach. So thanks.
JT Hearn- Deland, Florida, USA
October 15, 2008
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