Question

why couldn't you substitute 3m H2SO4 for concentrated HNO3 when oxidizing copper

Answer 1

Eh, I know that sulfuric acid isn't as strong an oxidizing agent, so that could be a part of your response to this.

Answer 2

oo! yes i actually thought of that. at least I'm glad you thought of something similar! i should be on the right track :)

Answer 3

^^ try googling nitric acid vs. sulfuric acid for deets

Answer 4

ill try that! would you mind helping me out with another similar question ? @KinzaN

Answer 5

Not at all ^^

Answer 6

when dissolving CuO, why couldn't you substitute concentrated HNO3 for 3M H2SO4

Answer 7

thank you so much!

Answer 8

@KinzaN

Answer 9

I suppose in this case sulfuric acid wouldn't be a strong enough reducing agent?

Answer 10

Which is why you wouldn't be able to dissolve copper oxide in it as opposed to in nitric acid. Google for confirmation again, lol, I'm giving such basic answers

Answer 11

aha its fine! these questions require "brief" answers so i believe its enough. :) although i could try to elaborate a little more.

Answer 12

Don't trust my answers, lol give me a minute

Answer 13

haha aw well It certainly sounds like your on to something!

Answer 14

but rereading your response i think you had it reversed :| isn't the question asking why nitric acid couldn't be used ?

Answer 15

Oops, lolol you're right qq