Answer:
Copper
vessel is tarnished due to copper oxide layer formed on its surface. Copper
oxide is basic in nature.
Lemon is acidic.
Hence, when we rub the tarnished copper vessel with lemon,
the basic copper oxide reacts with the acid (citric acid) present in the lemon
to form a salt which is washed away with water. (3)
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