Reactions. 1  Copper metal dissolves in nitric acid (HNO 3). 2  Actually, the nitrate ion oxidizes the copper metal to copper (II) ion while itself being transformed to NO 2 gas in the process; the copper (II) ion then binds to six water molecules.
Elaine C. Duke Sworn In As Deputy Secretary For The Department Of Homeland Security. Elaine C. Duke was sworn in today as the seventh Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, following her confirmation by the U.S. Senate. In this capacity, she will serve as the chief operating officer for the Department.
Mari Harris joins the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security after serving 25 years with the Bowling Green Police Department. Since being hired as a Police Officer in 1980, she served in various units and rose to Deputy Chief of the Field Operations Unit, and was responsible for the Criminal Investigations Unit, Communications Unit, and Traffic and Patrol.