Chemistry 10th Edition

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ISBN 13: 978-1-13361-066-3

Chapter 2 - Chemical Formulas and Composition Stoichiometrhy - Exercises - Interpretation of Chemical Formulas - Page 77: 79

Answer

$1127.51~g$

Work Step by Step

The given compound is $Cu_3(CO_3)_2(OH)$. Find its molecular mass: $$M=3\cdot64+2\cdot12+7\cdot16+1\cdot1=329 ~\text{g/mole}$$ From the molecular mass, it can be concluded that $329~g$ of compound contains $192~g$ of copper. To find the compound mass ($m$) that contains $658~g$ of copper use the following proportion: $$\frac{329}{m}=\frac{192}{658}$$ By solving for $m$, it follows $m=1127.51~g$.
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