Question

Which type of weathering is responsible for the green patina that forms on the copper skin of the Statue of Liberty?(1 point)
Responses

dissolution
dissolution

hydrolysis
hydrolysis

oxidation
oxidation

carbonization

Answer 1

The green patina that forms on the copper skin of the Statue of Liberty is primarily due to **oxidation**. This process occurs when copper reacts with oxygen in the presence of moisture, leading to the formation of copper oxide and various other compounds, resulting in the characteristic green color.