This reaction involves the oxidation of copper metal (Cu) to copper(II) oxide (CuO) and subsequently to copper(II) chloride (CuCl2) when reacted with hydrochloric acid. The addition of copper(II) nitrate (Cu(NO3)2) can further react with the copper chloride to form a complex of copper ions.
This reaction involves the oxidation of copper metal (Cu) to copper(II) oxide (CuO) and subsequently to copper(II) chloride (CuCl2) when reacted with hydrochloric acid. The addition of copper(II) nitrate (Cu(NO3)2) can further react with the copper chloride to form a complex of copper ions.
Overall, the reaction can be represented as:
Cu + O2 -> CuO
CuO + 2HCl -> CuCl2 + H2O
CuCl2 + Cu(NO3)2 -> Cu2Cl2(NO3)2
The final product is a complex of copper ions with chloride and nitrate ions.