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How many grams of Copper are in 500grams of Cu2CO3?

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Answer:

≈170.22 [gr].

Step-by-step explanation:

1) M(Cu₂CO₃)=2*64+12+3*16=188 [gr/mol];

2) the part of copper in Cu₂CO₃ is:


(64)/(188) =(16)/(47);

3) 16/47% of 500 [gr] is:


500*(16)/(47)=170.22[gr].

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