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Cu not dissolving in HCl
« on: September 17, 2007, 03:37:03 PM »
Who can explain this question:

Why copper doesn't dissolve in hydrochloric acid but if you add oxygen to the acid then copper will dissolve in it?

Thank you
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Re: Cu not dissolving in HCl
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2007, 03:43:40 PM »
Please read forum rules. Google reactivity series.
« Last Edit: September 17, 2007, 04:46:28 PM by Borek »
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Re: Cu not dissolving in HCl
« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2007, 04:20:07 PM »
Sorry

First time here. Will correct in the future
« Last Edit: September 17, 2007, 04:46:59 PM by Borek »
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