What kind of chemical reaction is #2Cu + O2 → 2CuO + 315 kJ#?

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anor277
May 13, 2018

Is it not an oxidation reaction?

Explanation:

And given the parameters, it is exothermic....

#2Cu(s) +O_2(g) rarr 2CuO(s)# #;DeltaH_"rxn"^@=-315*kJ*mol^-1#

#Cu(0) rarr Cu(+I)#

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