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Why does copper react with HNO3?

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The reaction of copper pennies (pre 1983) is a very intense exothermic reaction. The copper is oxidized by the acid.

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Nitric acid is an oxidising acid and copper will dissolve in concentrated nitric acid forming copper nitrate and liberating hydrogen gas.

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Nitrogen dioxide is acidic.

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