Copper roofs on houses form patina (copper oxide) over the course of years due to the reaction with oxygen and water in the air. Which of the following statements is incorrect for this process? A) The reaction has a low activation energy. B) The reaction has a low reaction rate. C) The formation of patina would occur faster during the summer than the winter. D) The formation of patina would occur slower at higher altitudes due to lower concentration of oxygen. E) Adding a catalyst would increase the rate of patina formation.

Copper roofs on houses form patina (copper oxide) over the course of years due to the reaction with oxygen and water in the air. Which of the following statements is incorrect for this process? A) The reaction has a low activation energy. B) The reaction has a low reaction rate. C) The formation of patina would occur faster during the summer than the winter. D) The formation of patina would occur slower at higher altitudes due to lower concentration of oxygen. E) Adding a catalyst would increase the rate of patina formation.

Chemistry

10th Edition

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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

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