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

oxidation
oxidation

hydrolysis
hydrolysis

carbonization

Answer 1

The green patina that forms on the copper skin of the Statue of Liberty is primarily the result of **oxidation**. Over time, copper reacts with oxygen in the air and other elements, leading to the formation of copper carbonate and other compounds that create the characteristic green color.