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Why did the penny turn silver after a few minutes in the hot solution?
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∙ 13y ago
It's not silver. It's a 1943 steel penny.
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What makes a penny turn silver?
Alchemy is the only way to turn a penny into silver. But post-1982 cents are zinc coated with a thin layer of copper and it is possible to remove it chemically which gives a silvery appearance. However, such a penny is NOT silver, is NOT worth any more than 1 cent.
Why does a copper penny turn silver when it is put into a solution like in the golden penny lab?
The penny turns silvery because the zinc (Zn) coats the outside of the copper penny. You then chemically combine the two metals when they share their electron cloud. That is why you burn the penny after you remove it from the Zn and NaOH mixture.
Why does the penny turn silver in color when cooked in sodium?
because nick is really cool
Why did the penny turn a silver color?
The penny turned silver color due to a process called oxidization. Over time, the copper in the penny reacts with oxygen in the air to form copper oxide, which appears silver in color.
How do you turn pennies silver?
First you put a penny in a glass measuring cup containing vinegar. Then hold it over a stove set at low for 2 min. Finally dip in a plastic spoon and remove the penny it should be silver. P.S If it does not work don't blame me. It's ben 2 years since I've done this.
What will happen to a penny in Ginger Ale?
well if you put a penny in ginger ale it will turn silver
What makes a penny turn silver?
Alchemy is the only way to turn a penny into silver. But post-1982 cents are zinc coated with a thin layer of copper and it is possible to remove it chemically which gives a silvery appearance. However, such a penny is NOT silver, is NOT worth any more than 1 cent.
Why does a copper penny turn silver when it is put into a solution like in the golden penny lab?
The penny turns silvery because the zinc (Zn) coats the outside of the copper penny. You then chemically combine the two metals when they share their electron cloud. That is why you burn the penny after you remove it from the Zn and NaOH mixture.
Why does the penny turn silver in color when cooked in sodium?
because nick is really cool
Why did the penny turn a silver color?
The penny turned silver color due to a process called oxidization. Over time, the copper in the penny reacts with oxygen in the air to form copper oxide, which appears silver in color.
How do you make a gold penny?
Put pennies in a beaker simmering of NaOH (Sodium Hydroxide) with a Zn (Zinc) Powder. Let sit for a few minutes. Take out, they will be silver. Wash pennies. Lower the heat and set them on the heat source. They will turn into a "golden" penny. Not worth more than a cent.
Why does a penny change color if held over fire?
Yes, it turns it gold,but don't keep it there too long or it will turn silver. :):)
Can you turn a silver penny into gold?
You put zinc and sodium hydroxide in to a beaker over a really hot hot plate. Pick it up with tongs after 3 minutes. Rinse it of in water then hold it over a fire then rinse it of again in water and it should be gold.
How do you turn a bop it back on when you put new batteries in it?
It depends on the battery, if it's silver bop it. If it's bronze turn the power switch on and over for a few minutes. (If bopping it doesn't work for the silver batteries, try doing the other tequnique.)
How do you turn pennies silver?
First you put a penny in a glass measuring cup containing vinegar. Then hold it over a stove set at low for 2 min. Finally dip in a plastic spoon and remove the penny it should be silver. P.S If it does not work don't blame me. It's ben 2 years since I've done this.
How do you test for monosaccarides?
You place Benedict's solution (blue solution) and the unknown substance (possibly containing monosaccarides) into a beaker and then heat it for approximately 5 minutes. If the substance contains monosaccarides, the solution will turn from blue to orange.
How does a copper penny turn green?
oxygen.
