Reaction 1-Copper to Cupric Nitrate

Cu(s) + 4HNO3(aq) --> Cu(NO3)2(aq) + 2H2O(l) + 2NO2(g)

Add 5 ml 8 M Nitric Acid to the original copper sample in the beaker. Heat it gently. Dilute with 10 ml distilled water.

On the right level with the cylinder and beaker to be 100% sure of our results.

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