Copper Nitrate

Key Stage 3

Meaning

Copper Nitrate is a solid (at room temperature) chemical compound with the formula Cu(NO₃).

About Copper Nitrate

Copper Nitrate is a salt.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Copper Nitrate is a solid (STP) chemical compound.

About Copper Nitrate

Copper Nitrate may have the following formulae:

• Cu(NO₃) and is known as Copper (I) Nitrate.
• Cu(NO₃)₂ and is known as Copper (II) Nitrate.

Copper Nitrate is a salt.

Copper Nitrate is held together by ionic bonds.

Copper Nitrate has a giant ionic structure.

Copper Nitrate is an Oxidising Agent.