Copper II Hydroxide Concepts

The video tutorial explains how to write the Lewis structure for copper(II) hydroxide (CuOH2). It begins by introducing the components of the compound, highlighting the ionic nature due to the metal (copper) and non-metals (oxygen and hydrogen). The tutorial details the process of electron transfer from copper to the hydroxide ions, ensuring charge balance. It further illustrates the Lewis structure for the hydroxide ion and explains the concept of ionic bonds and formula units, emphasizing the crystal structure of copper(II) hydroxide.

What elements make up Copper II Hydroxide?

• Copper, Sulfur, and Hydrogen

• Copper, Oxygen, and Nitrogen

• Copper, Oxygen, and Hydrogen

• Copper, Nitrogen, and Hydrogen

What type of compound is Copper II Hydroxide?

• Covalent compound

• Ionic compound

• Metallic compound

• Molecular compound

How many valence electrons does copper transfer in Copper II Hydroxide?

• One

• Three

• Two

• Four

What is the charge on the copper ion in Copper II Hydroxide?

• 1-

• 2-

• 2+

• 1+

What is the charge on each hydroxide ion in Copper II Hydroxide?

• 2+

• 1-

• 2-

• 1+

What does the Lewis structure of the hydroxide ion include?

• A triple bond between oxygen and hydrogen

• A single bond between copper and oxygen

• A double bond between oxygen and hydrogen

• Brackets around the ion

What holds the ionic bond together in Copper II Hydroxide?

• Hydrogen bonds

• Attraction between positive and negative charges

• Metallic bonds

• Covalent bonds

What is a formula unit in the context of Copper II Hydroxide?

• A single molecule

• A metallic bond

• A repeating pattern in a crystal

• A covalent bond

What does the video suggest about the structure of Copper II Hydroxide?

• It is a liquid at room temperature

• It is a gas at room temperature

• It forms a crystal with repeating units

• It is a single molecule