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Why do pennies turn green?
The pennies turn green because they are open to the air, because they contain copper, and because copper turns green when oxidized.
What is the name of the process that turns a penny green?
That green stuff that shows up on copper is called verdigris, and is also known as patina. In addition to making your penny green, it's also what makes the copper Statue of Liberty look green!The process by which verdigris is made is called oxidation. Most of the time, when copper oxidizes, it turns dark brown, like most pennies you see. When saltwater is added (like in somebody's sweaty pocket) the copper turns green instead.
Which metal turns green?
copper
What happens to copper when it corrodes?
When copper corrodes it turns green.
What kind of metal turns green?
copper. The statue of liberty is made of copper and when new was orange (copper colored) but she now looks green.
Why do pennies turn green?
The pennies turn green because they are open to the air, because they contain copper, and because copper turns green when oxidized.
How does a penny turns Green.?
Copper turns green because of sulfur pollution in the air, forming copper sulfide.
What is the name of the process that turns a penny green?
That green stuff that shows up on copper is called verdigris, and is also known as patina. In addition to making your penny green, it's also what makes the copper Statue of Liberty look green!The process by which verdigris is made is called oxidation. Most of the time, when copper oxidizes, it turns dark brown, like most pennies you see. When saltwater is added (like in somebody's sweaty pocket) the copper turns green instead.
Which metal turns green?
copper
When copper oxidizesit turns?
green
Does silver turn green?
NO! copper turns green
Which element rust copper?
Oxygen turns copper green.
What happens to copper when it corrodes?
When copper corrodes it turns green.
What metal turns green when it weathers?
copper
What type of metal turns green?
copper
What is it called when copper turns green?
oxydation
Who discovered copper can't rust?
copper turns to blue-green copper oxide.
