What happens when copper carbonate is heated?

Question

What is the chemical reaction and breakdown of copper carbonate if heated

Answer 1

Copper carbonate is a dull green solid substance and when it is heated, it decomposed to a black residue known as Copper Oxide and Carbon dioxide gas.  temperature required to melt is in between 200 to 350^o C.

CuCO₃   ⇔ CuO + CO₂

_{Cupric oxide has majorly seen to used in pigment the ceramics}

_{Also, Copper Carbonate can also be decomposed to Copper oxide with the help of acid i.e., HCL . Copper oxide is also called as Cupric Oxide (CuO)}

_{Copper oxide or Cupric oxide is highly dangerous. If the fumes of it is inhaled it may lead to 'metal fume fever' that will have flu-like symptoms and other side effects. It is a hazardous metal during smelting of the copper oxide powder.}