chemistry - Can we convert CuO into Cu ? Write the reaction involved.

Sangeetha Pulapaka (last edited 3 years ago) (Expert, Educator @Qalaxia)

Yes, we can covert CuO into Cu when hydrogen gas is passed over it. This is a redox reaction as both oxidation and reduction goes on side-by-side. The reaction will be

CuO + H_{2} \rightarrow Cu + H_{2}O

Please look at the link below to watch how this happens

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u50mLkExs6o