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Is the formula of both copper (1) superoxide and copper (2) peroxide CuO2? ​

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Copper(2+) is an ion of copper carrying a double positive charge. It has a role as a cofactor. It is a divalent metal cation, a copper cation and a monoatomic dication. Oxidation means loss of electron and reduction means gain of electron. In this case Cu donates 2 electrons to form Cu^2+ ion,therefore,its an oxidation process.

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