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Will coke melt a penny or nail?
Coke will not melt a penny or a nail; that process would involve heat. Instead, the acid from the soda may oxidize some of the metal atoms in the penny and the nail, causing them to become ions and soluble. The some of the metal will dissolve, causing the penny or nail to become pitted and tarnished. However, these objects will not melt.
Is a copper penny turning dark a chemical change or physical change?
Chemical.
Can you dissolve a penny in spit?
No, you cannot dissolve a penny in spit because saliva is not strong enough to break down the metal of a penny. Pennies are made of mostly copper, which is resistant to the weak acid found in saliva.
Is it a copper OR zinc penny that dissolves in phosphoric acid?
A zinc penny would dissolve in phosphoric acid, not a copper penny. Zinc reacts with phosphoric acid to form zinc phosphate and hydrogen gas. This reaction does not occur with copper, as copper is a more stable metal and does not react with phosphoric acid in the same way.
Why does a penny hold so much water?
A penny can hold a significant amount of water due to its surface tension properties. The water molecules adhere to each other and the metal surface of the penny, preventing the water from spilling over the edges. This allows the water to collect and form a convex meniscus on top of the penny.
What metal is a new penny made from?
97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper since 1982.
What coins' metal content does the US Mint want to change in 2013?
The mint is looking into new metal compositions for the penny and nickel.
Does a metal penny last longer than a copper penny?
The question does not make sense because copper is a metal.
What metal is penny made of?
Copper or zinc
What the different between a penny and dollar?
Penny has a silver metal around it and the dollar has only yellow
Is penny a type of metal?
It's copper. &Copper is metal. So yeah.
Who is the teacher in 'Death To All But Metal'?
Penny Drake.
Is it a good idea to change the metal used for a penny?
no
What is a qualitative observation for a penny?
A qualitative observation for a penny could be that it is round, small, and made of metal.
What liquid turns cold when you put a penny in it?
Molten zinc or gallium will turn cold when you put a penny in it because they have a lower melting point than the metal in the penny, causing the penny to rapidly transfer its heat to the liquid metal and cool down.
Will coke melt a penny or nail?
Coke will not melt a penny or a nail; that process would involve heat. Instead, the acid from the soda may oxidize some of the metal atoms in the penny and the nail, causing them to become ions and soluble. The some of the metal will dissolve, causing the penny or nail to become pitted and tarnished. However, these objects will not melt.
How old are the penny's from Britain that say new penny's?
The British "New Penny" was first issued in 1971, along with the Two New Pence and the Half New Penny. From 1982, the "New" was dropped and the coin was known as the 'Penny" again. This is true for all British decimal coins, the word "New" no longer being used from 1982.
