When copper(II) oxide is boiled in an aqueous solution of...

Name: Problem 70, Chapter 6: Introductory Chemistry
Uploaded: 2020-05-26T21:02:48-08:00
Duration: 1 min 11 s
Channel: Julie Guaglianone
Description: When copper(II) oxide is boiled in an aqueous solution of sulfuric acid, a strikingly blue solution of copper(II) sulfate forms along with additional water. Write the unbalanced chemical equation for this reaction.

When copper(II) oxide is boiled in an aqueous solution of sulfuric acid, a strikingly blue solution of copper(II) sulfate forms along with additional water. Write the unbalanced chemical equation for this reaction.

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Key Concepts

Metal Oxide Reactivity

Metal oxides often react with acids to form salts and water, reflecting their basic nature. This characteristic reaction is an important example of how compounds with metal cations combine with acidic anions to generate new compounds, providing insight into the behavior of metal oxides in chemical reactions.

Acid?Base Reaction

Acid?base reactions involve the transfer of protons (H? ions) from acids to bases, typically resulting in the formation of a salt and water. When a metal oxide, which can behave as a basic substance, reacts with an acid, the process is essentially a neutralization reaction that underscores these acid-base properties.

Chemical Equation Representation

A chemical equation is a concise way of showing a chemical reaction by writing the formulas of the reactants on one side and the formulas of the products on the other, separated by an arrow that indicates the direction of the reaction. This practice is fundamental in chemistry for communicating the changes that occur at a molecular level.

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