Th e percentage of copper ions in a sample can be determined by reaction with zinc metal

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Th e percentage of copper ions in a sample can be determined by reaction with zinc metal to produce copper metal.2+ 2+ Cu+ +Zn(s)  Cu(s) + Zn+

The copper produced is collected and weighed. If a 15.5-g ore sample containing copper ions is dissolved and produces 4.33 g copper metal when it reacts with zinc, what is the percentage of copper in the ore sample?

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Chemistry Principles And Practice

ISBN: 9780534420123

3rd Edition

Authors: Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball

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