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To some degree yes. Most acids, even strong ones such as hydrochloric acid usually have no immediate effect on copper.
However if copper is left to sit in concentrated hydrochloric acid for several days it will oxidize.
Copper will react vigorously with nitric acid.
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Which acid reacts with copper carbonate to produce copper chloride carbon dioxide and water?
Since copper chloride is produced, the acid must contain a chloride atom. The acid that fits this criterion is hydrochloric acid.
What acid will eat copper but not gold?
boric acid
What is mixed with copper oxide to make copper sulphate?
Sulphuric acid
What is the acid that reacts with copper 2 carbonate to give a blue solution?
When dilute sulfuric acid reacts with copper(II) carbonate, blue copper(II) sulfate solution is produced.
Which acid reacts with copper carbonate to produce copper chloride carbon and water?
Hydrochloric acid CuCO3 + 2HCl --> CuCl2 + CO2 + H2O
Can copper pots be used outside?
Copper pots should be lined before they are used for plants. Copper can be absorbed by the roots of the plant and can kill the plant. Copper pots used outside may develop a green patina from oxidation.
How do you identify real copper pots and pans?
Most real copper pots/pans will have a copper bottom. It will be a different color than the rest of the pot.
What metals use for cooking pots?
Steel, Copper and Aluminium pots
Where does copper pots come from?
Copper has been used for thousands of years. Ancient civilizations used copper. The old kingdom of Egypt had copper tools, jewelry, and pots. This was 7,000 to 5,000 years ago.
What plants can grow in copper pots?
succulents
What does copper and nitric acid equal?
Copper+Nitric Acid - Copper Nitrate
How was copper first used?
When copper was fiirst discovered it was used to make pots and pans for cooking. Now copper is no longer used to make pans/pots as there are more efficient materials and copper is now mainly used to make wires.
food and beverage usage for copper?
Pots and pans
What about copper pots for tomato sauce?
They are too acidic
How thick is the copper on the bottom of pots and pans?
It depends mainly on the manufacturer. Revereware copper bottom pots and pans have a thin layer of copper inlay. Other manufacturers have a thick plate of copper built into them of 1/16" to 1/8". And of course some have no copper at all.
What can copper used for?
Copper is used for electrical conductors, pots, pans, pennies, phones, and electricity.
Would copper melt in acid?
Only if the acid is above the melting point of copper. However, the copper might dissolve in acid if the acid is oxidizing. If it did, copper ions would be present in the solution formed, but there would not be an metallic copper in it.
