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Cu1+ and O2- what is the formula and what is the name of it

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Answer:

copper I oxide

Step-by-step explanation:

Copper is known to form two oxides; copper I oxide and copper II oxide.

In the question we have the ions; Cu1+ and O2-. Ionic compounds are formed by a combination of ions as typified below;

Cu^+ + O^2- -------> Cu2O

This compound is copper I oxide

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