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It is called a compound because it is composed of more than one single element. Copper oxide is compose of the two elements copper and oxygen.
Because it is composed of two elements, copper and oxygen.

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What compound is CuC03?

Copper Carbonate


Compound for copper carbon and oxygen?

The compound you are referring to is copper carbonate, which has the chemical formula CuCO3. It is also known as copper(II) carbonate and is commonly found in nature as the mineral malachite.


Why does sodium carbonate not decompose when using a Bunsen burner?

because its a single, stable element. its not like copper carbonate, which is a compound of more that one element; here these elements can break apart


Is copper carbonate a solid liguid or gas?

Copper carbonate is a solid compound at room temperature.


What is the name of the copper compound found in malachite?

According to my chemistry book it's copper carbonate.


Is copper carbonate a compound?

Yes, CuCO3 is a compound


Is copper an compound or element?

Copper is a chemical element. It can be a compound but copper is usually known as a chemical element.


What is copper carbonate compound?

CuCO3


What element are in copper carbonate?

copper , carbon and oxygen


Is copper ii carbonate a compound or mixture?

It is a compound that is made up of carbon, copper and oxygen. The "ate" in carbonate stands for oxygen.


When copper carbonate is heated what ionic compound remains?

When copper carbonate is heated, it decomposes into copper oxide, releasing carbon dioxide gas. The remaining ionic compound is copper oxide (CuO).


What compound will be formed between copper ion and carbonate ion?

Copper and carbonate ions form copper carbonate. In practice, copper carbonate usually contains hydroxide ions as well.