Asked by Kayla Bryfogle on Jun 04, 2024
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Copper sulfate, CuSO4, is sometimes used to create the color of bluing in toilet water. Copper sulfate is an example of what?
A) A compound
B) A mixture
C) An alloy
D) An element
Copper Sulfate
A blue crystalline chemical compound of copper and sulfate ions, used in various applications such as agriculture and chemistry.
Bluing
A process used to protect steel against rust by forming a thin protective layer of magnetite (Fe3O4) on its surface.
- Examine the differences between mixtures, compounds, and elements, detailing their respective characteristics and how each is formed.
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Zybrea KnightJun 07, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Copper sulfate is a compound because it consists of more than one element chemically combined in a fixed ratio.
Learning Objectives
- Examine the differences between mixtures, compounds, and elements, detailing their respective characteristics and how each is formed.