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It's a form of oxidation, somewhat similar to rust on iron-based metals. Copper oxide is greenish in color and is often called "patina".
Another example is the Statue of Liberty. It's copper underneath, but a century and a quarter of oxidation have turned it green.
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How can a green penny turn green?
A green penny can turn green when exposed to the elements, like oxygen and moisture, causing a chemical reaction with the copper in the penny. This reaction forms copper oxide, which is the green coating that gives the penny its green color.
What happens to a penny when you soak it in bleach?
it would turn a dark color green
Is the penny turning green like the statue of liberty turning green?
No, the green color on a penny comes from oxidation of the copper in the coin, while the Statue of Liberty turned green due to the natural weathering of the copper material it is made of over time. Different mechanisms are at play in these two situations.
What is this green stuff leaking out of you?
I am an artificial intelligence and do not have physical form, so there is no green stuff leaking out of me. If you are experiencing something green leaking from a device, it could indicate a hardware issue or a malfunction that may need to be addressed by a professional technician.
How fast will a penny turn green?
A penny can turn green due to the oxidation process when exposed to air and moisture. The speed of this process can vary depending on the conditions it is exposed to, such as humidity level and presence of other chemicals. In general, it can take several weeks to several months for a penny to turn green.
If you scratch a penny with an steel file, will the copper of the penny rub off on the file, or the steel (iron) of the file rub off on the penny?
The copper of the penny will rub off the file
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.
Do fish poo out green stuff?
Yes they do when you feed them fish they poo out fish. If you feed them green stuff they poo out green stuff
What eats a water penny?
duck and fish&& stuff !!
What liquids make a penny green?
A penny can turn green when exposed to acidic liquids like lemon juice or vinegar, which cause a chemical reaction with the copper in the penny to create a greenish patina. Saltwater can also cause a copper penny to turn green over time due to oxidation.
How can a green penny turn green?
A green penny can turn green when exposed to the elements, like oxygen and moisture, causing a chemical reaction with the copper in the penny. This reaction forms copper oxide, which is the green coating that gives the penny its green color.
How does a copper penny turn green?
oxygen.
How can you make a penny green?
To make a penny green, you can simply expose it to oxygen in the air, which will cause it to oxidize and develop a greenish hue over time.
Does lime juice rust penny?
Okay so from what i have learned fot my project, No orange juice can not rust a penny it canonly turn it green. it will only turnthe penny green because, of the materialin a penny orange juice alsohas an acide in it called CuO Tha actuly diolves the rust OFF of the pennies. So NO orage juice can NOT rust apenny
How does the weather people point to stuff when there is a green screen behind them?
They are actually looking at a large computer screen off to the side, which turns out to be right in front of them, but off-camera. This screen shows the part added to the green screen.
Why is Nebraska called the Cornhuskers?
Because it is noted for the corn grown there.
Do you take the green stuff off of red potatoes?
That "green stuff" is actually fungi or mold that has been growing on a potato because it was exposed in bright light for way to long if you spot huge green spots on your potato its best to throw them away and sanitize your hands because you can get VERY SICK
