Cupric Salts

Cupric salts are chemical compounds that contain copper in its +2 oxidation state, meaning it has lost two electrons. These salts are formed when copper reacts with various acids or other substances, creating compounds like copper sulfate or copper chloride. Cupric salts are used in agriculture, medicine, and industry—for example, as fungicides or in electrical applications. They often have distinctive blue or green colors and can be soluble in water. Their properties depend on the specific anions attached to the copper, influencing their stability, reactivity, and uses.