GeneralClass 8CBSE
Q
Is CuSO4 a copper sulphate?
A
Yes, CuSO4 is the chemical formula for copper sulphate (also spelled copper sulfate), a widely used inorganic compound.
CuSO4 represents copper(II) sulfate, where Cu stands for copper, S for sulfur, and O4 for four oxygen atoms. This blue crystalline compound exists in two common forms: anhydrous (without water) and hydrated (with water molecules). The most familiar form is the pentahydrate (CuSO4·5H2O), which appears as bright blue crystals.
Important Notes:
- CuSO4 is the standard chemical notation for copper sulphate
- Used in agriculture, chemistry labs, and various industrial applications
- The compound consists of copper, sulfur, and oxygen atoms
- Commonly found as blue crystals in its hydrated form