Copper and Chlorine Compounds

The video tutorial explains how to write the formula for copper(I) chloride. It begins by identifying copper and chlorine on the periodic table, noting their symbols and charges. Copper is a metal with a charge of +1, and chlorine is a non-metal with a charge of -1. The tutorial demonstrates how these charges balance to form a neutral ionic compound, resulting in the formula CuCl for copper(I) chloride. The video concludes with a recap of the process and the final formula.

What is the element symbol for copper as found on the periodic table?

• Co

• Cr

• Cu

• C

Which of the following is the correct symbol for chlorine?

• Cr

• C

• Cl

• Ch

What type of compound is formed when a metal and a non-metal combine?

• Covalent

• Ionic

• Metallic

• Molecular

What is the charge of copper in copper(I) chloride?

• 2-

• 1-

• 1+

• 2+

What is the charge of chlorine in copper(I) chloride?

• 2+

• 1+

• 2-

• 1-

What is the correct formula for copper(I) chloride?

• CuCl2

• Cu2Cl

• CuCl

• Cu2Cl2