Question

write short notes about oxide of copper..

Answer 1

it is basic in nature.
it is reddish - Brown in colour.
it's formula is CuO.
it's scientific ( or Latin ) name is Cuprous oxide.
2Cu + O2 ---- 2CuO

Answer 2

Copper(I) oxide or cuprous oxide is the inorganic compound with the formula Cu2O. It is one of the principal oxides of copper, the other being CuO or cupric oxide. This red-coloured solid is a component of some antifouling paints. The compound can appear either yellow or red, depending on the size of the particles.[2] Copper(I) oxide is found as the reddish mineral cuprite.