a Name an alloy of copper State its chemical composition and any one use b Explain why when a copper...

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a Name an alloy of copper State its chemical composition and any one use b Explain why when a copper object remains in damp air for a considerable time a green coating is formed on its surface What is this process known as

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a Brass It contains Copper Cu 80 and Zinc Zn 20 It is used for making cooking utensils b Copper reacts slowly with the carbon dioxide and water to form a green coating of basic copper carbonate on the surface of the object The formation of this green coating of basic copper carbonate corrodes and the process is called corrosion of copper

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