Solved: A certain mine produces 2.0 3 108 kg of copper

Chapter 21, Problem 21.16

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A certain mine produces 2.0 3 108 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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