Temperature: 290C

Description:Copper Carbonate decomposes to CuO


Copper carbonate decomposes at 290 °C, giving off carbon dioxide and leaving copper(II) oxide:
CuCO3 (s) → CuO (s) + CO2 (g)

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By Tony Hansen

•The secret to learning from testing is documentation.


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