Write an equation for the synthesis of copper(I) oxide and an equation for the synthesis of copper(II) oxide both from their elements?

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Answer 1 · 2018-07-16T04:24:32

Refer to the explanation.

Copper(I) oxide

#"4Cu(s) + O"_2("g")"##rarr##"2Cu"_2"O(s)"#

Copper(II) oxide

#"2Cu(s) + O"_2("g")stackrel("300"-"800"^@"C")rarr##"2CuO(s)"#
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copper%28II%29_oxide