If the unknown copper salt a student worked with was copper (I) instead of a copper (II), would...

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If the unknown copper salt a student worked with was copper (I) instead of a copper (II), would the calculated molar mass of the unknown salt change? Briefly explain.

Molar Mass:

The summation of atomic masses of all existing atoms particularly in one mole of a given substance represents the molar mass. The atomic mass of a particular atom demonstrates the total of protons and neutrons (not electrons) number.

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It is given that the student has to use the salt of copper (II) but by mistake, the student used the copper (I) salt.


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What is molar mass? Learn the definition of molar mass and how it relates to the periodic table. See examples of how to use the molar mass formula.


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