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What colour is copper oxide?

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Answer: CuO is the chemical formula for copper oxide, also known as copper(II) oxide. 

It is a black solid. 

It is used in the preparation of paint as an antifouling agent.

And it is insoluble in water.

It has minute particles very toxic to humans.