Cu(s) + 4HNO3(aq) -> Cu(NO3)2(aq) + 2H2O(l) + 2NO2(g)

Before:


After Heat/HNO3 is added:
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The copper placed in our beaker is reacting and becoming blue cupric nitrate(aq) and is releasing a brown gas (NO2)

Kendal and Rina Strive for Accuracy!

Being at eye level helps make sure measuring out the 5 ml of HNO3 that will be added to the mixture will be accurate!