Analyze how the nitrate ion oxidizes the copper metal to copper (II) while itself being transformed to NO2 gas in the process. Cu (s) + 4 H3O+ (aq) + 2 NO3- (aq) --> [Cu (H2O)6]2+ (aq) + 2 NO2 (g)

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Analyze how the nitrate ion oxidizes the copper metal to copper (II) while itself being transformed to NO2 gas in the process.

Cu (s) + 4 H3O+ (aq) + 2 NO3- (aq) --> [Cu (H2O)6]2+ (aq) + 2 NO2 (g)

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