Question

Can someone solve this for me I'm confused.

Answer 1

Answer:

310.53 g of Cu.

Explanation:

The balanced equation for the reaction is given below:

CuSO₄ + Zn —> ZnSO₄ + Cu

Next, we shall determine the mass of CuSO₄ that reacted and the mass Cu produced from the balanced equation. This can be obtained as follow:

Molar mass of CuSO₄ = 63.5 + 32 + (16×4)

= 63.5 + 32 + 64

= 159.5 g/mol

Mass of CuSO₄ from the balanced equation = 1 × 159.5 = 159.5 g

Molar mass of Cu = 63.5 g/mol

Mass of Cu from the balanced equation = 1 × 63.5 = 63.5 g

Summary:

From the balanced equation above,

159.5 g of CuSO₄ reacted to produce 63.5 g of Cu.

Finally, we shall determine the mass of Cu produced by the reaction of 780 g of CuSO₄. This can be obtained as follow:

From the balanced equation above,

159.5 g of CuSO₄ reacted to produce 63.5 g of Cu.

Therefore, 780 g of CuSO₄ will react to produce = (780 × 63.5)/159.5 = 310.53 g of Cu.

Thus, 310.53 g of Cu were obtained from the reaction.