Answer: option C. Copper (II) chloride
Explanation:
To name CuCl2, we need to know the oxidation state of Cu in the compound as chlorine always have oxidation on —1 in all its compound. The oxidation state of Cu can be calculated as follows:
Cu + 2Cl = 0 (since the compound has no charge)
Cl = —1
Cu + 2(—1) = 0
Cu —2 = 0
Collect like terms
Cu = 0 +2
Cu = +2
Therefore, the oxidation state of Cu in CuCl2 is +2.
The name of the compound will be copper(ii) chloride, since cupper has oxidation state +2 in the compound.
Answer:
A.The potential energy increases because the charges have a greater repulsion.
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