Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Preparation of salts

Preparation of salts — practice question

Copper(II) sulfate is obtained by treating sulfuric acid with an excess of copper(II) carbonate. Why is the copper(II) carbonate used in excess?

  • Ato ensure all the copper(II) carbonate has reacted
  • Bto ensure all the sulfuric acid has reacted
  • Cto increase the rate of reaction
  • Dto increase the yield of copper(II) sulfate

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