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Write a balanced chemical equation for the following reaction in an acidic solution: Copper metal reacts with aqueous nitric acid to form aqueous copper (II) nitrate, liquid water and gaseous nitrogen monoxide.

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Answer:

Cu(s) + 4HNO₃(aq) -> Cu(NO₃)₂(aq) + 2NO₂(g) + 2H₂O(l)

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