Copper Penny with Concentrated Nitric Acid

Synopsis

The reaction of a copper penny and concentrated nitric acid (15 M) is shown. Red-brown nitrogen dioxide is generated and some of the copper dissolves to form a blue solution of copper(II) nitrate. [2 minutes]

Language

English

Country

United States

Subjects

Chemistry

Keywords

chemical reactions; copper; oxidation; nitric acid

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http://www.jce.divched.org/video/copper-penny-concentrated-nitric-acid

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free

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Streamed

Credits

Director

Jerrold J. Jacobsen

Producer

James H. Maynard

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