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Any oxidising acid, such as nitric acid, will dissolve copper.

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What acids affect copper the most?

You can dissolve copper in concentrated nitric acid.


What acid will eat copper but not gold?

Nitric acid can dissolve copper but not gold. Gold is resistant to most acids, including nitric acid, which is commonly used to dissolve copper.


Copper doesnot dissolve sulphuric acidwhy?

Copper is not very reactive. It does not react easily with most substances, including many acids.


Does copper dissolve in acid?

Yes, copper can dissolve in acid, specifically nitric acid, sulfuric acid, or hydrochloric acid. When exposed to these acids, copper ions are formed through a redox reaction, resulting in the dissolution of copper.


Does Acetic acid dissolve copper?

Yes, acetic acid can dissolve copper. When copper is exposed to acetic acid, the acid reacts with the metal to form copper acetate, which is a soluble compound. This reaction can slowly dissolve copper over time.


What cleans a penny the best acids or bases?

Acids typically clean a penny best because they can dissolve the tarnish (copper oxide) effectively. Bases, on the other hand, may not be as effective in cleaning pennies due to their different chemical reactions with copper oxide.


Do acids dissolve in bases or do bases dissolve in acids?

They don't dissolve (or more properly, dissociate) completely in water, only partially. Acids or bases that dissociate completely are called strong acids or bases.


Which will dissolve in water Air Sulfur or Copper?

Sulfur will dissolve in water, while copper will not. Copper is insoluble in water.


What will dissolve in water copper electrode and silver electrode?

Copper electrode will dissolve in water to form copper ions, while silver electrode will not dissolve in water as silver is relatively unreactive. Copper ions will be present in the water solution after dissolving the copper electrode.


Will kerosene dissolve copper?

Kerosene will not dissolve copper. Copper is a non-reactive metal, so it is not easily dissolved by most common solvents.


What gas is produced when copper is mixed with acids?

Depends on the acids you're mixing the copper with!


Can Copper Sulphate crystals dissolve?

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