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Detailed information about the reaction CuO + H2 -> Cu + H2O:
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Reaction conditions:
- The reaction occurs at high temperatures, usually above 300 degrees Celsius.
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Reaction process:
- At high temperatures, when copper (II) oxide (CuO) is placed in a hydrogen (H2) environment, hydrogen molecules will react with the copper (II) oxide, reducing the oxygen from the copper and forming pure copper and water.
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Phenomena that occur:
- The phenomenon that occurs during the reaction is the change in color of the solid from the black of CuO to the red of metallic copper. Copper usually has a characteristic red color. The reaction is also accompanied by heat emission.