Write plausible equations for the following reactions occurring in the hydrometallurgy of the coinage metals. (a) Copper

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Write plausible equations for the following reactions occurring in the hydrometallurgy of the coinage metals.

(a) Copper is precipitated from a solution of copper(II) sulfate by treatment with H2(g).

(b) Gold is precipitated from a solution of Au+ by adding iron(II) sulfate.

(c) Copper(II) chloride solution is reduced to copper(I) chloride when treated with SO2(g) in acidic solution.

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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