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Copper(2)oxide is written as Cu2O.Not that the last alphabet is O for oxygen,not 0 for zero

Actually Copper (II) Oxide is written as CuO, because Copper 2 has the charge 2+ and Oxygen has the charge 2-, so they balance each other out evenly. THere is no need for 2 (Cu2)'s.

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Cuprous oxide or Cu(I)-oxide is Cu2O (Cu-O-Cu structure)
Cupric oxide or Cu(II)-oxide is CuO (Cu=O structure)
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2Cu(s) + O2(g) --> 2CuO(s)

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Copper 2 oxide formula?

Copper(II) oxide: CuO


What is the formula of copper (II) oxide?

The formula for copper(II) oxide is CuO. This is the commonly met black powder. Copper(I) oxide also exists. This is a red powder, and its formula is Cu2O where the 2 should be a subscript.


What is the correct formula for copper?

The correct formula for copper(I) cyanide is CuCN.


What is the balanced formula for copper plus oxygen-----copper oxide?

There are two different copper oxide formula's:2Cu + O2 -> 2CuO (black Copper(II) oxide)or4Cu + O2 -> 2Cu2O (red Copper(I) oxide)


What is copper in a plus 2 oxidation in cupric oxide?

The chemical formula of cupric oxide is CuO.


What is the compound Cu20?

Cu2O, where the 2 should be a subscript, is copper(I) oxide or cuprous oxide to give it its old name. It is found naturally as the ore cuprite. It is a red-brown powder, whereas the copper(II) oxide we see when copper is heated is black.


What is the formula for getting copper oxide from copper hydroxide?

Cu(OH)2 --> CuO + H2O


What is the formula for copper (I) oxide.?

Copper(I) Oxide: Cu2O (cuprous oxide)orCopper(II) Oxide: CuO (cupric oxide)it can be both.


Cuprous oxide formula?

Cuprous oxide or copper I oxide is Cu2O


Write a word equation for copper oxide?

The chemical formula for copper oxide is CuO.


What type of chemical is copper oxide?

Do you mean carbon dioxide(carbon IV oxide - CO2) or carbon monoxide CO


What is the formula for copper(II) oxide?

Copper(I) Oxide: Cu2O (cuprous oxide)orCopper(II) Oxide: CuO (cupric oxide)it can be both.