Question

Write the reaction of copper oxide with hydrochloric acid?

SCERT Telangana Class 10 General Science Ch Acid Bases and Salts

Answer 1

CuO +  2HCl------>CuCl2+H2O

IS the reaction of copper oxide with hydrochloric aci

Answer 2

The reaction is given by, $CuO + 2HCl \rightarrow CuCl_2 + H_2O$

Explanation:

• Copper itself cannot react with HCl. But the reaction of copper oxide is possible with HCl as its an oxide of a metal. Every reaction of a metal with an acid is termed as a redox reaction.
• Metal oxides usually have the characteristics of bases which is why their reaction with acids is possible. This particular reaction takes place between a weak base and a strong acid. The output of this reaction is Copper Dichloride along with water.