Question

What is the charge of copper ions in water solutions?

Answer 1

Answer:

$Cu^{+}\\\\Cu^{2+}$

Explanation:

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In this case, since copper has two oxidation states, +1 and +2 in which it indicates the loss of one and two electrons at it outer shell respectively, we can infer that the possible ions of copper in water or aqueous solutions are:

$Cu^{+}\\\\Cu^{2+}$

Which are known as copper (I) or cuprous and copper (II) or cupric positive ions (cations).

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