Bornite (Cu3FeS3) is a copper ore used in the production of copper. When heated, the following reaction occurs. 2 Cu3FeS3(s) + 7 O2(g)  6 Cu(s) + 2 FeO(s) + 6 SO2(g) If 2.60 metric tons of bornite is reacted with excess O2 and the process has an 91.8% yield of copper, what mass of copper is produced?

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Bornite (Cu3FeS3) is a copper ore used in the production of copper. When heated, the following reaction occurs.

2 Cu3FeS3(s) + 7 O2(g)  6 Cu(s) + 2 FeO(s) + 6 SO2(g)

If 2.60 metric tons of bornite is reacted with excess O2 and the process has an 91.8% yield of copper, what mass of copper is produced?

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