Cobalt (II) Oxide

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Cobalt (II) Oxide is a solid (STP) chemical compound with the formula CoO.

About Cobalt (II) Oxide

Cobalt (II) Oxide is a base.

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

Cobalt (II) Oxide has a giant ionic structure.

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

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

2HCl + CoO → 2CoCl₂ + H₂O

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

H₂SO₄ + CoO → CoSO₄ + H₂O

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

2HNO₃ + CoO → Co(NO₃)₂ + H₂O