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Copper Wire Combustion Study

Upon burning a copper wire, it initially turned red due to heat exposure and then transitioned to silver as the heating continued. No ash residue was left, indicating the wire maintained its original length during combustion. When removed from the flame, the wire turned black but returned to red and then silver when replaced in the heat. The presence of oxygen caused the wire to turn black upon removal from the flame, forming copper (I) oxide which has applications as a corrosion inhibitor.

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Copper Wire Combustion Study

Upon burning a copper wire, it initially turned red due to heat exposure and then transitioned to silver as the heating continued. No ash residue was left, indicating the wire maintained its original length during combustion. When removed from the flame, the wire turned black but returned to red and then silver when replaced in the heat. The presence of oxygen caused the wire to turn black upon removal from the flame, forming copper (I) oxide which has applications as a corrosion inhibitor.

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EXPERIMENT 1: Combination

Examining the reaction of copper wire while it is being burned.

I. Objectives
Examining the behavior of copper wire while it is being burned.

II.

Materials
Copper Wire
Sandpaper
Alcohol Lamp
Matches
Tongs

III.

Procedures
1. Scratch the end portion of the copper wire on a piece of sandpaper to
remove its enamel.
2. Tick a match to emit a flame to heat the alcohol lamp.
3. Use a pair of tongs to hold the other portion of the copper wire without the
removed part of the enamel while burning it.
4. Observe the reaction

IV. Results and Analysis


Upon initial contact with the flame, the wire exhibited a red hue due to the heat exposure.
Subsequently, the red shade transitioned into silver as it continued to endure the heat.
Remarkably, no ash residue was present, indicating that the copper wire maintained its
original length throughout the combustion process. Interestingly, when the wire was
momentarily taken out of the flame, it turned black, but once returned to the heat, it reverted
to red and then silver. Evidently, there was a noticeable disparity in the wire's color when
subjected to the flame versus when it was removed from it.

V. Conclusion
The presence of oxygen is crucial in this process, as evidenced by the black coloration of the
heated copper wire upon removal from the flame. This discoloration occurred due to the
wire's reaction with the oxygen present in the air, leading to the formation of Copper (I)
Oxide as depicted by the chemical equation Cu + O2 = Cu2O. Interestingly, Copper (I) Oxide
has a practical application as a corrosion inhibitor, making it an effective tool in controlling
corrosion.
VI. Documentation

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