Making soluble salts (except sodium, potassium and ammonium salts)

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Which of the following is the correct balanced equation for the reaction of copper(II) oxide with dilute sulfuric acid to make copper(II) sulfate?

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Correct option: \ce{CuO(s) + H2SO4(aq) -> CuSO4(aq) + H2O(l)}

Common mistakes: Selecting an equation with incorrect states; Selecting an unbalanced or incorrect equation

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A1 · 1 mark · Selects correct balanced equation with correct states

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Correct answer: \ce{CuO(s) + H2SO4(aq) -> CuSO4(aq) + H2O(l)}