How much copper was burned by weight if 16 grams of copper oxide (2) were formed?

2Cu + O2 = 2CuO.

Let’s determine the molar mass of copper and copper oxide.

M (Cu) = 64 g / mol.

M (CuO) = 80 g / mol.

Let’s determine the mass of copper according to the reaction equation.

X g of copper – 80 g of copper oxide.

2 * 64 g / mol – 2 * 80 g / mol.

X = 2 * 64 * 80 / (2 * 80) = 64 g.

Answer: the mass of copper is 64 g.



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