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Copper atoms lose one or two electrons when forming an ionic bond with oxygen. The oxygen atoms gain the electrons released from the copper atoms when forming an ionic bond with copper. The electrostatic attraction between the positive and negative ions forms the ionic bond. Copper can form two different ions, copper(I) and copper(II). Copper(I) ions have a charge of 1+ (Cu+) and copper(II) ions have a charge of 2+ (Cu2+). Oxide ions have a charge of 2+ (O2-).

Copper(I) oxide has a formula unit of Cu2O.

Copper(II) oxide has a formula unit of CuO.

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