Copper is the third most used meta; after iron and aluminum. Copper usage is rapidly expanding as more products are developed that contain electronic components. Suppose you run a company that buys copper compounds and then recycles copper for resale. Your company wants to get the most pure copper for the lowest cost. Three different suppliers want to sell you 1 mol CuO(s) , 1 mol CuCO₃, and 1 mol Cu₂O(s) for the same price.
A. Which compound has the greatest total mass?
B. Which compound has ht greatest mass of Cu?
C. Assuming it costs the same to extract the copper from each compound, which compound represents the best deal for your company?