Copper (I) Oxide

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Copper (I) Oxide is a solid (STP) chemical compound with the formula Cu₂O.

About Copper (I) Oxide

Copper (I) Oxide is a base.

Copper (I) Oxide is held together by ionic bonds.

Copper (I) Oxide has a giant ionic structure.

Copper (I) Oxide reacts with acids to produce a Copper (I) salt and water.

Hydrochloric Acid + Copper (I) Oxide → Copper (I) Chloride + Water

2HCl + Cu₂O → 2CuCl + H₂O

Sulphuric Acid + Copper (I) Oxide → Copper (I) Sulphate + Water

H₂SO₄ + Cu₂O → Cu₂SO₄ + H₂O

Nitric Acid + Copper (I) Oxide → Copper (I) Nitrate + Water

2HNO₃ + Cu₂O → 2CuNO₃ + H₂O