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