What happens when copper oxide reacts with water
Copper (I) Oxide can react with water as oxygen is present and make Copper (II) Hydroxide. Copper oxide acts as a weak base because when dissolved in water, it produces mild basic hydroxide Cu (OH)2. Copper oxidizes slowly in the air, corroding to produce a brown or green patina. At higher temperatures, the process is much faster and produces mainly black copper oxide. Hydrogen gas, a moderately strong reducing agent, can reduce the oxide, producing a shiny, clean copper surface. Hand Protection