Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Chemical Reactions and Reaction Stoichiometry - Exercises - Page 113: 3.16e

Answer

$Cu(s)+2H_2SO_4(aq)\rightarrow CuSO_4(aq)+SO_2(g)+2H_2O(l)$

Work Step by Step

Copper metal is $Cu(s)$. Sulfuric acid is $H_2SO_4(aq)$. Copper sulfate is $CuSO_4(aq)$. Sulfur dioxide gas is $SO_2(g)$. Water us H_2O(l). $Cu(s)+H_2SO_4(aq)\rightarrow CuSO_4(aq)+SO_2(g)+H_2O(l)$ Add a coefficient of 2 to $H_2SO_4$ to balance $S$. $Cu(s)+2H_2SO_4(aq)\rightarrow CuSO_4(aq)+SO_2(g)+H_2O(l)$ Add a coefficient of 2 to $H_2O$ to balance $H$ and $O$. $Cu(s)+2H_2SO_4(aq)\rightarrow CuSO_4(aq)+SO_2(g)+2H_2O(l)$
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