Copper Chemistry Concepts

The video tutorial explains how to write the chemical formula for copper(I) oxide (Cu2O). It begins by identifying copper as a transition metal with a +1 charge and oxygen with a -2 charge. The tutorial demonstrates how to balance these charges to achieve a net charge of zero, resulting in the formula Cu2O. The video concludes with a summary of the process.

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

• Cu

• Co

• C

• Ca

What is the charge of copper in Copper(I) Oxide?

• +1

• +2

• -1

• -2

What is the charge of oxygen in Copper(I) Oxide?

• -2

• -1

• +2

• +1

How many copper atoms are needed to balance the charge of one oxygen atom in Copper(I) Oxide?

• 1

• 3

• 2

• 4

What is the chemical formula for Copper(I) Oxide?

• CuO2

• Cu2O3

• CuO

• Cu2O