Hydrogen Reducing Copper Oxide

H2 + CuO → Cu + H2O

Visão geral

Hydrogen gas reduces copper(II) oxide to metallic copper and water when heated. The black copper oxide powder turns to reddish-brown copper metal, and water droplets condense on cooler parts of the apparatus. This is a standard experiment demonstrating reduction with hydrogen.

Participantes

Papel Substância Coeficiente Estado
Reagente Hydrogen H 1 (g)
Produto Copper Cu 1 (s)
Produto Water H₂O 1 (l)

Exemplo do cotidiano

Hydrogen reduction of metal oxides is the principle behind reducing atmospheres used in brazing and soldering to prevent oxidation.

Importância industrial

A redução com hidrogénio é utilizada na produção de cobre puro para eletrónica e na redução direta de óxidos metálicos na metalurgia. O processo é também relevante para a produção de pós metálicos de elevada pureza em metalurgia do pó.

Propriedades

Tipo
Single Replacement
Reversível
Não
Energia
Exotérmico
ΔH
-130,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Hydrogen Reducing Copper Oxide?
The balanced equation is: H₂ + CuO → Cu + H₂O.
What type of reaction is Hydrogen Reducing Copper Oxide?
Hydrogen Reducing Copper Oxide is a single replacement reaction.
Is Hydrogen Reducing Copper Oxide exothermic or endothermic?
Hydrogen Reducing Copper Oxide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -130.0 kJ/mol.