Question

Identify the type of reaction : 2 Cu + O₂ → 2 CuO​

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is Combination as well as Oxidation reaction

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Answer 2

Answer:

The aforementioned reaction is an oxidation reaction. In this reaction, the oxidation of copper having chemical symbol Cu, is taking place.

For the oxidation of copper we need 2 moles of Cu and one mole of oxygen. The two are combined in order to form 2 moles of cuprous oxide having the chemical formula CuO.

Oxidation reaction is the reaction in which electrons is transferred a molecule loses electrons and the molecule that attains those electrons is said to be reduces.

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