Question

Which type of weathering is responsible for the green patina that forms on the copper skin of the Statue of Liberty? (1 point)
• dissolution
O carbonization
• oxidation
• hydrolysis

Answer 1

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