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Chalcopyrite, the principal ore of copper (Cu). contains
Chapter 1, Problem 81P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Chalcopyrite, the principal ore of copper (Cu). contains 34.63 percent Cu by mass. How many grams of Cu can be obtained from \(5.11\times10^3\mathrm{\ kg}\) of the ore?
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QUESTION:
Chalcopyrite, the principal ore of copper (Cu). contains 34.63 percent Cu by mass. How many grams of Cu can be obtained from \(5.11\times10^3\mathrm{\ kg}\) of the ore?
ANSWER:
Step 1 of 2
Here we have to calculate how many grams of Cu can be obtained from of the ore.
Given:
Chalcopyrite contains 34.63 percent Cu
Mass of ore
It is known that 1 kg = 1000 g, thus we can use the conversion factor