Cuprous nitrtate is copper(I) nitrate. CuNO3.
The copper is in oxidation state '1'
The more usual form is cupric nitrate that is copper(II)nitrate. Cu(NO3)2
The copper is in oxidation state '2'.
NB THe 'cuprous/cupric' comes the Latin name for copper , which is 'cuprum'.
Formula: CuNO3
Actually, the answer Cu(NO3)2 is incorrect for cuprous nitrate. Cu(NO3)2 is in fact cupric nitrate. Cuprous nitrate is represented as CuNO3 alone.
Cuprous oxide or copper I oxide is Cu2O
in aqueous medium ppts. of copper iodide are formed which are converted into cuprous iodide and free iodine in a short time. 2NaI + Cu(NO3)2 = CuI2 + 2NaNO3 2CuI2 = Cu2I2 + I2
CuOH
Copper (I) Oxide or Cuprous Oxide
Actually, the answer Cu(NO3)2 is incorrect for cuprous nitrate. Cu(NO3)2 is in fact cupric nitrate. Cuprous nitrate is represented as CuNO3 alone.
cuprous nitrate
Fifty years ago, when I got my chemistry degree, "cuprous nitrate" was the standard name for what is now called, using the Stock System, "copper(I) nitrate". Its formula is CuNO3.
A double replacement takes place. And a precipitate is formed called AgCl. It is solution on CuNO3.
Cu(NO3)2 pour le cuivre Cu2+ Cu(NO3) pour le cuivre Cu+
The cuprous sulfide - Cu2S - is black.
The correct spelling is 'cuprous', and means copper-conatining. Some cuprous metals are, copper (obviously), brass, and bronze
Cuprous oxide or copper I oxide is Cu2O
a cuprous ion has 28 electrons.
"Cuprous" is an archaic term for what today is called copper (I), Cu+1.
The charge on cuprous ion is +2. It is written as Cu2+.
I think cuprous oxide has a charge of 1+, while cupric oxide has a charge of 2+. Cupric oxide is also more stable than cuprous oxide.