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What happens when Copper is heated in air?
AIt burns with a flame
BIt forms a black layer of CuO
CIt turns into Cu2O
DNo reaction occurs
✓ Correct Answer: B — It forms a black layer of CuO
Copper does not burn but forms a black coating of Copper(II) Oxide when heated strongly in air.
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