(a) 2Cu + O2 → 2CuO (in the presence of heat)
Copper oxide is formed when copper reacts with oxygen in an oxidation-reduction reaction.
(b) CuO + H2→ Cu + H2O
Dihydrogen oxide is formed when hydrogen displaces copper along with water.
(a) 2Cu + O2 → 2CuO (in the presence of heat)
Copper oxide is formed when copper reacts with oxygen in an oxidation-reduction reaction.
(b) CuO + H2→ Cu + H2O
Dihydrogen oxide is formed when hydrogen displaces copper along with water.