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When hydrogen is passed over a black solid compound A, the products are 'a colourless liquid' and 'a reddish brown metal B'.
Substance B is divided into two parts, each placed in separate test tubes.
Dilute HCl is added to one part of substance B and dilute HNO3 to the other. What happens to substance A when it reacts with hydrogen ? Give reasons for your answer.

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Compound A is black copper(II) oxide and B is copper, dark brown metal.
CuO+H2Cu+H2O
Metals which have more electrons in the outer ring of their atoms such as copper can absorb high quantities of hydrogen without changing chemically. Hydrogen seeps in the metals' structure.

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