Question

What is the formula for the ionic compound copper bromide containing the `Cu^+` ion?

Answer 1

Well, bromine forms the bromide ion....

`1/2Br_2 + e^(-) rarr Br^-`

Explanation:

And thus `"cuprous bromide"` is formulated as `CuBr`, A NEUTRAL SALT...

On the other hand `"cupric bromide"-=CuBr_2`...here we gots `Cu^(2+)`...