Question

Write the acidic and basic radical in the salt ${\mathrm{CuSO}}_4$

Answer 1

1. Salt

The formula of salt consists of both acidic and basic radicals.

2. Acidic and basic radicals
The acidic radicals are negatively charged, and basic radicals are positively charged species.

Hence, the ${\mathrm{SO}}_4^{2-}$is the acidic radical in the salt Copper sulphate CuSO₄.

${\mathrm{Cu}}^{2+}$ is the basic radical in the salt Copper sulphate CuSO₄.