What is Copper(I) bromide?
[[File:Copper(I)-bromide-sample.jpg|thumb|Oxidized copper(I) bromide. Pure copper(I) bromide is colorless.]] '''Copper(I) bromide''', also known as '''cuprous bromide''', is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is CuBr. It has [[copper]] and [[bromide]] [[ion]]s in it. The copper is in its +1 [[oxidation state]]. == Properties == Copper(I) bromide is a colorless solid. It turns green when in air. It does not dissolve in water. It is a [[reducing agent]]. == Preparation == Copper(I) bromide is made by reacting [[copper(II) bromide]] with any [[sulfite]] and any [[bromide]] [[salt]]. This reaction makes [[hydrogen bromide]] gas. == Uses == It is used in [[organic chemistry]]. It is used to make organic compounds that have copper in them. == Related pages == *[[Copper(I) iodide]] *[[Copper(I) chloride]] [[Category:Copper compounds]] [[Category:Bromine compounds]]