Copper (II) Hydroxide

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Copper (II) Hydroxide is a solid (STP) chemical compound with the formula Cu(OH)₂.

About Copper (II) Hydroxide

Copper (II) Hydroxide is a base.

Aqueous Copper (II) Hydroxide is an alkali.

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

Copper (II) Hydroxide has a giant ionic structure.

Copper (II) Hydroxide reacts with acids to produce a Copper (II) salt:

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

2HCl + Cu(OH)₂ → CuCl₂ + H₂O

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

H₂SO₄ + Cu(OH)₂ → CuSO₄ + 2H₂O

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

2HNO₃ + Cu(OH)₂ → Cu(NO₃)₂ + H₂O