Calculating Zn Required for 2.00g of Au in Chemical Reaction

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The calculation of zinc (Zn) required to obtain 2.00g of gold (Au) in the given chemical reaction is confirmed to be 1.10g of Zn. The reaction is represented as 4CN^{-1} + 3Zn + 2Au(CN)_4^{-1} → 3Zn(CN)_4^{-2} + 2Au. The calculation method involves using molar masses and stoichiometric ratios, specifically (2.00g of Au)(1 mole Au/179.0g of Au)(3 mole Zn/2 mole Au)(65.39g Zn/1 mole Zn). It is essential to maintain significant digits throughout the calculation process.

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Hey guys could you tell me if I got the right answer; my teacher hasn't went over this material and it is due tomorrow.

Given the following reaction, how many grams of Zn are required to obtain 2.00g of Au?
[tex]4CN^{-1}~+~3Zn~+~2Au(CN)_4^{-1}~~-->~3Zn(CN)_4^{-2}~+~2Au[/tex]

(2.00g of Au)(1 mole Au/179.0g of Au)(3 mole Zn/2 mole Au)(65.39g Zn/1 mole Zn) = 1.10g of Zn

Is this the proper way and is my answer correct? Thanks
 
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taht is the correct way of doing it, just be careful of ratios always
 
And one more thing.Use the same # of significant digits when working with molar masses.

Daniel.
 

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