3. Tom wants to make some copper oxide. Sally suggests he could make it by burning copper metal in air. a) Why is Sally wrong?

Pablo Martinez asked Sep 21, 2023

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3. Tom wants to make some copper oxide. Sally suggests he could make it by burning copper metal in air.

a) Why is Sally wrong?

Pablo Martinez asked Sep 21, 2023

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Answer:

Because burning copper in air won't oxidize it you need to leave it in contact with air only

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Mukus answered Sep 28, 2023

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