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P-1 Chemical reactions and equations — Science STD 10 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceP-1 Chemical reactions and equations2 Marks
Question
When copper articles exposed to air for a long time, gets corroded.
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Answer

Copper oxidises to form black coloured laver of copper oxide. when copper oxide combines with carbon dioxide from air, copper loses its lustre due to formation of greenish layer of copper carbonate on its surface. Thus, copper articles exposed to air for a long time get corroded.

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