Using your knowledge of symbols, determine which compound listed must contain both copper and oxygen. a.glucose, C6H12O6 b.chalcopyrite, CuFeS2 c.malachite, Cu2CO3(OH)2 d.calcite, CaCO3
The formula of malachite is \(Cu_2CO_3(OH)_2\). Obviously, C is the only option that both compounds have Cu and O.
Answer:
Explanation:
As we the symbol of copper is Cu while the symbols of oxygen is O. As the chemical formula of malachite is Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂. So it has Cu as well as O.