3 of 33 of 3 Items
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
carbonization
carbonization
oxidation
oxidation
hydrolysis
hydrolysis
dissolution
dissolution
Skip to navigation
1 answer
The green patina that forms on the copper skin of the Statue of Liberty is a result of oxidation. This process occurs when copper reacts with oxygen in the presence of moisture, leading to the formation of copper oxides and other compounds that give the patina its characteristic green color. Therefore, the correct response is:
oxidation.
10 answers
1 answer
1 answer
1 answer