Cu is a reducing agent, HCl is an oxidizing agent.
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Reactants:
Cu
Names: Copper, Copper (dusts and mists, as Cu), Cu
Appearance: Solid in various forms. turns green on exposure to moist air ; Reddish, lustrous, malleable, odorless solid.
HCl – Chlorane, Hydrogen chloride
Other names: Hydrochloric acid, M, Uriatic acid
Appearance: Colorless, transparent liquid, fumes in air if concentrated ; Colorless gas ; Colourless compressed liquefied gas with pungent odour ; Colorless to slightly yellow gas with a pungent, irritating odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.]
Products:
CuCl – Copper(I) chloride
Other names: Cuprous chloride, Cuproid, Cu-lyt
Appearance: White powder, slightly green from oxidized impurities
