A 10.0 g ore sample contains 85.0% CuS by mass

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Problem

A 10.0 g ore sample contains 85.0% CuS by mass. The CuS is completely roasted in excess O2 according to 2 CuS(s) + 3 O2(g) → 2 CuO(s) + 2 SO2(g). What mass of CuO(s) is produced? (a) 8.4 g8.4\ \text{g} (b) 7.1 g7.1\ \text{g} (c) 9.8 g9.8\ \text{g} (d) 6.0 g6.0\ \text{g}

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