I WONDER - Why Is The Statue Of Liberty green?

The Statue of Liberty was originally brown due to its copper coating. Over time, exposure to oxygen and water led to a chemical process called oxygenation, turning the copper into green copper oxide.

What was the original color of the Statue of Liberty?

• Green

• Brown

• Blue

• Silver

What material was the Statue of Liberty covered with?

• Gold

• Aluminum

• Iron

• Copper

What is the process called when copper reacts with oxygen?

• Reduction

• Sublimation

• Oxidation

• Condensation

Which elements are involved in the oxygenation of the statue?

• Oxygen and Water

• Oxygen and Nitrogen

• Oxygen and Hydrogen

• Oxygen and Carbon

What color does copper oxide appear as?

• Red

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow