What is the reaction between copper solid and concentrated nitric acid

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Matteo Piombo · Answer 1 · 2021-05-28T06:09:22+0000

Answer:

4HNO3 + Cu —> Cu(NO3)2 + 2NO2 + 2H2O

Step-by-step explanation:

Cu react with HNO3 according to following equation

4HNO3 + Cu —> Cu(NO3)2 + 2NO2 + 2H2O