For the following unbalanced chemical equation, suppose exactly 3.45 g of each reactant is taken. Determine which reactant is limiting, and calculate what mass of each product is expected, assuming that the limiting reactant is completely consumed. Zn + CuSO4 = ZnSO4 + Cu   Limiting reactant: ?   Mass of ZnSO4: ?   Mass of Cu: ?

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For the following unbalanced chemical equation, suppose exactly 3.45 g of each reactant is taken. Determine which reactant is limiting, and calculate what mass of each product is expected, assuming that the limiting reactant is completely consumed.

Zn + CuSO4 = ZnSO4 + Cu
 
Limiting reactant: ?
 
Mass of ZnSO4: ?
 
Mass of Cu: ?
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