Copper (I) Hydroxide

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Copper (I) Hydroxide is a solid (STP) chemical compound with the formula CuOH.

About Copper (I) Hydroxide

Copper (I) Hydroxide is a base.

Aqueous Copper (I) Hydroxide is an alkali.

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

Copper (I) Hydroxide has a giant ionic structure.

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

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

HCl + CuOH → CuCl + H₂O

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

H₂SO₄ + 2CuOH → Cu₂SO₄ + 2H₂O

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

HNO₃ + CuOH → CuNO₃ + H₂O