We all know that statues in the cities are green, like for example the statue of liberty. But do you all know why they are green? This episode looks at this question.

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Sources

https://copperalliance.org.uk/knowledge-base/education/education-resources/copper-reactivity-patination/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronze

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brass

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atmosphere_of_Earth

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Oxidation_Event

https://www.thoughtco.com/why-statue-of-liberty-is-green-4114936

https://www.thoughtco.com/oxidation-reduction-reactions-604037

https://sciencestruck.com/why-does-copper-oxidize-turn-green

https://sciencing.com/effects-oxidation-copper-8613905.html

General Chemistry by D. D. Ebbing 5th Ed. 1996 ISBN 0-395-74415-6

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copper(I)_oxide

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basic_copper_carbonate