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    process of extraction of copper varies depending of what ore, copper is being extracted from. Chalcopyrite (CuFeS2) is a sulphide ore and it is one the most common ores of copper. The process of extracting copper from chalcopyrite is a quite complex procedure in which both physical and chemical processes are involved. As chalcopyrite is around 0.5% copper and 99.5% “unwanted rocky material”, the first step to extract copper from chalcopyrite is to increase the concentration of copper in the ore to high

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    Malachite Research Paper

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    separating the copper from the rock, however it could not reach a truly molten state. • After a period of time, the reaming copper was gathered. • This copper was then worked cold. Until the development of smelters which could get the copper to a truly molten state. • This molten copper was then moulded into the desired shape. • The malachite is heated to create copper oxide with the release of carbon dioxide. • The copper oxide is then heated with carbon to get copper • This copper is not pure enough

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    outrageous natural disaster I have ever seen. It was caused by the spilling of more than 40,000m3 of copper sulphate in the river, which savagely polluted it and affected thousands of people, cattle and fish among others. This particular incident triggered my research about water pollution, with a special focus on copper, and led me to the discovery of chitosan as a possible cleanser of river waters. Copper commonly occurs as a pollutant in surface fresh waters and it can be extremely toxic to fish

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    H1 :- Hotter and colder environments will cause the fish flake to have less proteins in than the normal room temperature. Ho :- The different temperature will have no effect on the fish flake food. 2. Method First of all the solution Copper Sulphate (CuSO4) was made into a solution using 2.49g CuSO4 in 100ml of water. Then 0.52g of the fish flakes was weighed out and placed into the pestle mortar and grinded up, which 10ml of distilled water was then added to make a solution. Once the solution

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    the most likely metals are copper and gold because they are both comparatively easy to find as natural ores, and are both soft enough to use without forging equipment. Both metals were used by many ancient cultures for jewelry and decorative uses; copper was also used for simple tools. Copper is perhaps one of the most important elements for mankind, both due to its multiple uses and to its capacity to replace iron in many cases. Starting with making objects out of copper and continuing, as mankind

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    what mass of Copper would be expected and what is the limiting reagent? C. 2.26 g Cu D. Fe 3. If Iron (II) Sulfate were formed, what mass of Copper would be expected and what is the limiting reagent? E. 2.8 g Cu F. CuSO4 Driving Question: What compound is formed when you add 7 g of CuSO4 to 2 g of Fe? Goal: To correctly identify what compound is formed and how close it is to the theoretical yield. Materials: * Safety Goggles

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    Genetic Disorder Project

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    classified as a single gene defect that occurs as a result of a mutated protein. What happens specifically is that there is an abundance of copper, which spreads to different parts of the body such as the liver and the brain. As we know, the liver and the brain are two incredibly important organs in our body, which play a crucial role in how we operate. Therefore the copper has a significant detrimental impact on my overall health and well being. Before I was given the official diagnosis by the doctor

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    Essay about Copper

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    Copper            Copper is a mineral. it is not a plant or a animal. Copper is a metallic metal. It can never be broken down into differnet substances by normal chemical means. Copper was one of the first metals known to humans. People liked it because in it’s native condition, it could easily be beaten into weapons or tools. Copper has been one of the most useful metals for over 5000 years. Copper was probably used around 8000 B.C by

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    The Nature Of The Iceman

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    Scientific investigation has been a powerful tool in discovering the truth about the Iceman, especially with the advancements of technology, which have proved to be significant in developing our understanding of theories, both old and new, and allowing a reinterpretation of different aspects of the Otzi’s life. In particular, the extensive studies that have been conducted on the Iceman’s health have considerably shed light on the state of his well-being. This has led to the discussion of the nature

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    Experiment 8: The Copper Cycle Purpose The main goal of this experiment was to observe series of reactions that convert a piece of copper metal, via several different copper-containing compounds, back into its original elemental form. The data collected was the striking color changes along with their relevant chemical equations. The data was collected while keeping a close eye on the experiment the whole time. The data recorded was used to see the different changes involved with a piece of copper metal. The

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