Is CuSO4 positive or negative?

CuSO4 as a complete compound is electrically neutral (neither positive nor negative), though it contains both positive copper ions and negative sulfate ions.

Copper sulfate is an ionic compound where charges balance:

• Cu²⁺ carries a +2 charge (positive)
• SO₄²⁻ carries a -2 charge (negative)
• Combined: (+2) + (-2) = 0 (neutral)

When dissolved in water, the compound dissociates into separate ions, but the overall solution remains electrically neutral due to equal numbers of positive and negative charges.

Important Notes:

• The compound itself is neutral
• Contains positive Cu²⁺ ions
• Contains negative SO₄²⁻ ions
• Charges balance to zero in the formula