This equation describes the chemical reaction process between copper (II) oxide (CuO) and sulfuric acid (H2SO4) to produce copper (II) sulfate (CuSO4) and water (H2O).
- Reaction conditions
This reaction takes place when copper (II) oxide is heated with concentrated sulfuric acid.
- Reaction process
During the reaction process, the molecules of copper (II) oxide and sulfuric acid are both decomposed and then recombined to form copper (II) sulfate and water. Specifically, the two oxygen atoms in copper (II) oxide and sulfuric acid share their electrons to create bonds with sulfur and copper atoms, forming sulfate and copper ions in the product.
- Observed phenomena
As the reaction takes place, we can observe a color change. Initially, copper (II) oxide is black, but after reacting with sulfuric acid, it changes to the blue color of copper (II) sulfate.