Why is copper oxide called copper oxide?

Answer 1

Is world-widely used in the wires for energy transportation by the electrical companies of every country, for the telecommunications wires too.

Many alloys are consisting of copper, such as bronze.

A major factor for copper's importance is its availability as a natural resource and therefore its seniority as a metal in use. Other factors are its malleability and its low melting point.

Answer 2

It is not really a case of oxide being important to copper, so much as oxygen reacts with copper, forming copper oxide. Oxygen reacts with many elements. One we all know is 'Rust' the red colouring that is formed on iron or steel, this is iron oxide. Copper oxide has a pleasant light green or torquoise colour. Oxides in a living bodies blood stream are more harmful and are called toxins. Copper oxide is extensively used in pottery for formulating glazes.

Answer 3

Copper oxide consists of copper and oxygen hence the name copper oxide.

Answer 4

copper is an important element because it conducts electricity better then other elements.

Answer 5

Copper oxide is called so because it is a chemical compound composed of copper and oxygen. The name reflects the elements present in the compound - copper and oxygen.