How does copper from pennies plate onto steel in vinegar?

Subject: How does copper from pennies plate onto steel in vinegar?

Date: Thu Feb 12 13:29:01 1998
Posted by Bruce Neben
Grade level: K-3
School: No school entered.
City: Portland State/Province: OR
Country: US
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 887311741.Ch

Message:


My son, Abraham, age 9, and I were doing an 
experiment in book which offers the 
experiment, but not the explanation.  Copper 
pennies and a steel nail in vinegar with salt.   
The nail gets yellow/copper color.  Can you 
provide a simple explanation?

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