Copper(II): meaning, definitions and examples

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copper(II)

 

[ หˆkษ’pษ™r(II) ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical compound

Copper(II) refers to the oxidation state of copper where it has lost two electrons, resulting in a +2 charge. It is commonly found in various compounds, particularly copper(II) oxide and copper(II) sulfate, which are used in various industrial and laboratory applications.

Synonyms

Cuยฒโบ, copper(II) ion, cupric

Examples of usage

  • Copper(II) sulfate is often used as a fungicide.
  • In electrochemistry, the behavior of copper(II) ions can be studied.
  • Copper(II) oxide is used in the production of glass.
  • Many copper(II) salts are soluble in water.

Translations

Translations of the word "copper(II)" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cobre(II)

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคพเค‚เคฌเคพ(II)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kupfer(II)

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tembaga(II)

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ะดัŒ(II)

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ miedลบ(II)

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Š…(II)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cuivre(II)

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cobre(II)

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bakฤฑr(II)

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ๋ฆฌ(II)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุญุงุณ(II)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mฤ›ฤ(II)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ meฤ(II)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“œ(II)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ baker(II)

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kopper(II)

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตะดัŒ(II)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒฏแƒ˜(II)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mis(II)

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cobre(II)

Etymology

The term 'copper' derives from the Latin 'cuprum', which itself comes from the Greek 'kyprios', meaning 'of Cyprus', as the island was known for its copper mines. Copper has been known and used by humans for thousands of years, with archaeological evidence suggesting that its use predates the introduction of bronze. The specific oxidation states of copper were first clearly defined in the 19th century with the advancement of the atomic theory and the understanding of chemical bonding. The distinction between copper(I) (cuprous) and copper(II) (cupric) became critical as chemists began to understand the role of valence electrons in redox reactions and complex ion formation. Today, Copper(II) compounds are widely studied for their applications in chemistry, biology, and materials science.