Document Type
Article
Department/Program
Chemistry
Journal Title
Journal of Chemical Education
Pub Date
8-2010
Volume
87
Issue
10
First Page
1062
Abstract
A simple lecture demonstration is described to show the latent presence of metal atoms in a metal salt. Copper(II) formate tetrahydrate is heated in a round-bottom flask forming a high-quality copper mirror.
Recommended Citation
Pike, Robert D., Metals in Metal Salts: A Copper Mirror Demonstration (2010). Journal of Chemical Education, 87(10), 1062-1063.
https://doi.org/10.1021/ed1000075
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1021/ed1000075
