A certain mine produces 2.0 108 kg of copper from chalcopyrite (CuFeS2) each year. The ore

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A certain mine produces 2.0 × 108 kg of copper from chalcopyrite (CuFeS2) each year. The ore contains only 0.80 percent Cu by mass.
(a) If the density of the ore is 2.8 g/cm3, calculate the volume (in cm3) of ore removed each year.
(b) Calculate the mass (in kg) of SO2 produced by roasting (assume chalcopyrite to be the only source of sulfur).
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Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0077274313

10th edition

Authors: Raymond Chang

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