The correct formula unit for the ionic compound cuprous oxide is Cu2O. Cuprous oxide contains copper in the +1 oxidation state, and thus the formula shows two copper ions (Cu\(^+\)) and one oxide ion (O\(^{2-}\)) to balance the charges.
What is the correct formula unit for the ionic compound, cuprous oxide?
? Cu2O
? CuO
? CuO2
? CuO4
? Cu2O2
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