Copper chloride is an ionic compound, meaning it's composed of positively and negatively charged ions. Here's how to figure out the charge:

* Copper (Cu) can have multiple charges: It can be +1 (Cu+) or +2 (Cu2+).

* Chloride (Cl) always has a -1 charge: Cl-

To form a neutral compound, the charges must balance. So, depending on the copper ion:

* CuCl (Copper(I) chloride): Cu+ + Cl- = 0

* CuCl2 (Copper(II) chloride): Cu2+ + 2Cl- = 0

Therefore, the charge on the copper chloride ion depends on the specific form of copper chloride.