How to write the equation for CuO + H2O : Copper (II) oxide + Water

In this video we will describe the equation CuO + H2O and write what happens when CuO is dissolved in water. We can consult a solubility table to check and determine if CuO will dissolve in water. There are also a set of general rules to help remember which compounds are soluble, insoluble, or partially soluble. When we check the solubility table, we see that CuO is insoluble. Essentially you end up with wet CuO when you mix CuO with water. Copper (II) oxide doesn’t dissolve or react with the water. Note that a miniscule amount may dissolve but this is small enough that we can ignore it and say that CuO is insoluble in water. If you need to know how to balance chemical reactions, see my complete tutorial on balancing all types of chemical equations: Drawing/writing done in InkScape. Screen capture done with Camtasia Studio 4.0. Done on a Dell Dimension laptop computer with a Wacom digital tablet (Bamboo).