Question

209(g). Give one example of copper(II) salt through its chemical and molecular formula.

Answer 1

• The salts containing copper ions in their composition are termed copper salts.
• Some examples of copper salts are copper sulphate $\left({\mathrm{CuSO}}_4\right)$and copper carbonate $\left({\mathrm{CuCO}}_3\right)$.
• Copper sulfate is an inorganic compound that is employed as a fungicide and its toxic content depends on the amount of copper present.