Difference between Cupric and Cuprous
What is the difference between Cupric and Cuprous?
Cupric as an adjective is of, pertaining to, or derived from, copper; containing copper. while Cuprous as an adjective is of or of the nature of copper.
Cupric
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Of, pertaining to, or derived from, copper; containing copper.
Containing copper with an oxidation number of 2
Cuprous
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Of or of the nature of copper.Containing copper with an oxidation number of 1
We hope you now know whether to use Cupric or Cuprous in your sentence.
