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Chemistry Forums for Students => Undergraduate General Chemistry Forum => Topic started by: 2Bmdjs on August 07, 2006, 05:12:20 PM

Title: redox reactions
Post by: 2Bmdjs on August 07, 2006, 05:12:20 PM
Like the copper oxide on a penny in vinegar, can ANY oxidized metal be reduced to the atomic element and why or why not  ???
Title: Re: redox reactions
Post by: sdekivit on August 07, 2006, 05:17:41 PM
you may have to use electrolysis, but it can be difficult for some metals.