What does $C u S O_{4}$ $CuSO_4$ stand for?

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Answer 1 · 2017-11-22T19:13:22

Copper (II) Sulphate

The $C u$ $Cu$ is copper
The $S O_{4}$ $SO_4$ is Sulphate (comprising of Sulphur and Oxygen, respectively)

The Copper (II) refers the oxidation state of the copper ion.

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