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Two different (pure) solids from the same compound?
« on: May 18, 2010, 04:03:42 PM »
Hi, I've found this question on the internet but can't figure out what the correct answer is.
There's no rush on this question, I just want to know the answer...

The question goes as follows:
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An analysis for copper was performed on two pure solids. One solid was found to contain 43.0% copper; the other contained 32.0% copper. Could these solids be samples of the same copper-containing compound? Explain your answer.
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The word "sample" makes me think it couldn't be, since those solids would both have to stem directly from the compound, wouldn't they?

Anyway, thanks in advance!

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