Copper (II) Oxide

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Copper (II) Oxide is a solid (STP) chemical compound with the formula CuO.

About Copper (II) Oxide

Copper (II) Oxide is a base.

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

Copper (II) Oxide has a giant ionic structure.

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

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

2HCl + CuO → 2CuCl₂ + H₂O

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

H₂SO₄ + CuO → CuSO₄ + H₂O

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

2HNO₃ + CuO → Cu(NO₃)₂ + H₂O