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The reaction that occurs is a redox reaction. The Copper metal (Cu 0)on the copper pennies is oxidized in concentrated nitric acid to produce Cu 2 + ions. Copper is easily oxidized to Cu 2 +, which is blue in aqueous solutions (water) so you should see the solution turn blue as the copper penny reacts.he Copper metal (Cu 0)on the copper pennies is oxidized in concentrated nitric acid to produce Cu 2 + ions. Copper is easily oxidized to Cu 2 +, which is blue in aqueous solutions (water) so you should see the solution turn blue as the copper penny reacts.
Whatâs Going On. A chemical reaction has occurred! (A chemical reaction is the combination of two reactants to form something entirely new.) A penny is made of copper. The vinegar on the paper towel helps the copper in the penny easily react with the oxygen in the air to form a blue-green colored compound called malachite. This is similar to why the Statue of Liberty (which is covered with a layer of copper) has turned greenish-blue. The statue would naturally turn greenish-blue due to exposure to the oxygen in the air.