How is the chemical reaction that causes the statue of liberty look green have a similarity with a bike rust?

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2007-05-29 09:42:59 · 3 answers · asked by Camden O 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

Both are oxidation.

Statue of Liberty:
2 Cu(s) + O2(g) --> 2 CuO(s)

Bike:
4 Fe(s) + 3 O2(g) --> 2 Fe2O3(s)

2007-05-29 09:48:07 · answer #1 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Both are forms of oxidation.

green= copper oxide
red= iron oxide

2007-05-29 09:49:23 · answer #2 · answered by Alex 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Look up "verdigris".

2007-05-29 09:51:21 · answer #3 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋