In this science activity we’ll be turning a penny green (similar to what happens to The Statue of Liberty!) Follow ourScience for KidsPinterest board! Chemical reactionsare such a great way to pique a child’s curiosity. This experiment involving a chemical reaction is quite simple and alway...
A penny doesn't technically "rust." The copper plating corrodes, resulting in green surface tarnish. The corrosion is from oxidation — a chemical reaction between the metal and oxygen, water and carbon dioxide in the air. Rust is the term used to describe this process when it happens to ...