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Over time there is less copper so you have to use zinc instead. A lot had to do with the World War II.
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Will gold replace copper from copper sulfate solution?
No, gold will not replace copper from a copper sulfate solution through a displacement reaction. Gold is less reactive than copper and cannot displace it in a chemical reaction.
What happens when you put a penny in water?
When you put a penny in water, its density is greater than that of water, so the penny sinks. This is because the weight of the water displaced by the penny is less than the weight of the penny itself.
Why does iron filings in copper sulphate solution become colourless from green after sometime?
Copper sulfate solution starts of a blue colour. When Iron metal is added to the solution a REDOX reaction begins in which the copper is reduced (gains electrons) to become copper metal and the iron is oxidised (loses electrons) to become iron ions. When the iron ions go into solution, it will change to a green colour which is the colour of iron (II) sulfate. As a general principle, a more reactive metal will displace a less reactive metal from solution by the process described above.
Is a penny worth more than a penny due to the copper content?
Yes, but in the case of modern cents minted since mid-1982 it's because of its zinc core, not its copper. There's only a tiny amount (about 0.06 gm) of copper in a modern cent. The zinc is worth about 1.6 to 1.7¢However it is illegal to melt pennies and nickels for their metal content, and in any case you'd need to melt huge numbers of them to make it worthwhile. Remember that a metal dealer will pay a lot less than retail value.
Would a penny sink or float in water?
When an object of volume V is submerged in a liquid, the object experiences an upward force equal to the weight of the fluid it has displaced (the weight of a volume V of fluid). Oil is less dense than water (the oil floating on the surface of the Gulf of Mexico after the Deep Horizon catastrophe is an example of this), so a given volume of oil weighs less than the same volume of water. This means that a penny of volume V submerged in oil feels the weight of gravity pushing it down, and the weight of a volume V of oil pushing it up. The upward weight pushing the penny up is less in oil than in water, so the penny will sink faster in water, theoretically.
How does the mass of zinc penny compare to a copper penny?
Copper pennies (95% copper, 5% zinc) weigh 3.11 grams. Modern zinc pennies (97.5% zinc, 2.5% copper) weigh 2.5 grams.
Does a new penny float in hcl?
when the penny is reacted with HCl, there must be somesort of area where the copper on the outside of the penny is removed so that the HCl can react with the zinc inside because HCl does not react with copper. Once the HCl reacts with the Zn inside, it will dissapear and therefore become less dense then the ZnCl2 that is formed which causes the penny to float
What is the weight of a hummingbird in pounds?
A hummingbird weighs less than a copper penny.
Why would changing the percent composition of a penny from 95 copper to 97.5 zinc make it less massive?
The coins are the same size, but zinc is a less dense metal than copper. That means the new coins' mass will be less (2.5 gm versus 3.11 gm). As an extreme example, aluminum cents were also considered back in the 1970s, but the experimental coins that were struck were so light they'd blow away in even a moderate breeze! The only way to have the coins weigh the same would be to make the new cents thicker or larger, which would have caused all sorts of problems with vending machines and automated coin counters.
Why did the penny go back to copper after 1982?
Actually, the penny went from 95% copper before 1982 to 0.8% Copper after 1982. The newer coins are less valuable because they are essentially copper plated zinc coins. This saved the government some money in minting coins.
What is the value of a 1943 copper wheat penny?
A genuine 1943 copper cent would have a value of about $50,000.00 less than 15 are known to exist
What is one 1943 copper penny worth?
If it's a genuine 1943 copper cent, it's worth no less than $10,000. That said, most copper 1943 cents are counterfeits.
How much value does a 1941 copper penny have?
A 1941 copper penny is relatively common and does not have significant numismatic value. The value of a 1941 copper penny is primarily based on its metal content, which is worth less than a cent. However, if the penny is in exceptional condition or has certain rare characteristics, it may have a higher value to collectors.
Why does the us penny use less copper?
The copper in an older cent (before 1983) is worth almost two cents as scrap metal. Cents are now made of zinc with a very thin copper coating.
Which Australian copper penny costs the most 1943 or 1945?
The 1945 is worth a little more probably because there were less of them minted.
Were their ever a 1976 d aluminum penny made as I have seen one with my own two eyes?
Most likely you have seen a fake. Someone probably electroplated an ordinary 1976 d penny with silver or aluminum. Check its weight. Aluminum is light, less than 1/3rd the density of copper. Compare its weight with a copper penny. If the "aluminum" penny is just as heavy, then it is a electroplated penny. If it is light, then it is a complete fake.
What is a 2000 zinc penny worth without the copper?
A 2000 zinc penny without the copper content is worth less than 1 cent. The value is based on the metal content, which is primarily zinc. Since zinc is worth significantly less than copper, the value of the penny is minimal.
