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Exam III, Problem #7a and b, Spring, 2000 CHEM 1215:

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Problem Statement:

7a) In laboratory last week everyone reacted copper with nitric acid, according to the equation

3Cu(s) + 8HNO₃(aq) -> 2NO(g) + 3Cu(NO₃)₂(aq) + 4H₂O(l)

Calculate the number of moles and the number of grams of NO formed when 1.17 grams of copper metal reacted with excess nitric acid.

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