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Introduction to Stoichiometry Answers

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4

Why might the amount of copper produced be less than 100% of the expected amount? Check all possible reasons.

A
There are impurities in the substances.
B
The reaction might not go to completion.
C
The amount of one of the reactants might be measured incorrectly.
D
The molar ratio may not be correct.
E
The expected amount might be based on measurements with error.
5

How can you improve the percent yield of copper in this lab? Check all possible strategies that will help you do so.

A
Measure reactants precisely.
B
Stir to help the reaction take place.
C
Chill the reactants before combining them.
D
Wait patiently until the reaction completes.
E
Make sure to recover as much copper as possible.
6

The reason a filter system is used in thisexperiment is to separate and collect in the reaction.

A
the aqueous aluminum chloride
B
the remaining copper chloride
C
the solid aluminum
D
the solid copper
E
all of the products
11

Weigh the dried filter paper and copper.

Answer:

5 Weigh the dried filter paper and copper.

13

If the copper(II) chloride solution splashes on your skin while you are preparing the solution, what actions should you take? Check all that apply.

A
continue working as if nothing happened
B
tell my teacher about the accident right away
C
rub my skin with a paper towel
D
use water to rinse the skin that came into contact with the chemical

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