When copper (Cu) powder is heated in the presence of air, it reacts with oxygen (O₂) to form copper(II) oxide (CuO), which is black in color.
Chemical Reaction:
2Cu + O2 + Heat → 2CuO2
Question
Why will the colour of heated copper powder become black when air is passed over it?
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