What is CoO? Important knowledge of CoO

1. Definition of CoO

1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: Cobalt(II) oxide
1.1.2 English name: Cobalt(II) oxide
1.2. Atomic structure: CoO consists of one cobalt atom and one oxygen atom.
1.3. Atomic mass: 74.93 g/mol
1.3.1 Molecular structure: CoO consists of one cobalt atom linked to one oxygen atom.
1.4 Ion structure: CoO is a non-ionic substance.

2. Properties: CoO

2.1 Physical properties of CoO
State: Solid
Color: Black or near black
Odor: Odorless
PH level: CoO is alkaline.
2.2 Chemical properties of CoO: CoO is insoluble in water, soluble in strong acid.

3. Common chemical equations involving CoO
   CoO does not participate in common chemical reactions.

4. Synthesis of CoO

4.1 Laboratory synthesis of CoO: CoO can be synthesized through a thermal reaction between cobalt and oxygen in the air.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of CoO: Industrially, CoO is usually synthesized from cobalt ore by roasting it with coal in an electric furnace.