Copper Sulfate Is a Blue Solid That Is Used to Control

question 9

Multiple Choice

Copper sulfate is a blue solid that is used to control algae growth. Solutions of copper sulfate that come in contact with the surface of galvanized (zinc-plated) steel pails undergo the following reaction that forms copper metal on the zinc surface. How many grams of zinc would react with 454 g (1 lb) of copper sulfate (160 g/mol) ?
CuSO₄(aq) + Zn(s) $\rightarrow$ Cu(s) + ZnSO₄(aq)

• A) 467 g
• B) 186 g
• C) 93 g
• D) 234 g
• E) 454 g

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