Initial mass of copper electrode (g)1.201gFinal mass of copper electrode (g)1.163gInitial mass of key (g)8.464gFinal mass of key (g)8.525gAverage current (A)0.015 ATime of current application (s)30 minElectroplatingCalculate the percent yield of copper and suggest the sources of error in this experiment.

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Initial mass of copper electrode (g)	1.201g
Final mass of copper electrode (g)	1.163g
Initial mass of key (g)	8.464g
Final mass of key (g)	8.525g
Average current (A)	0.015 A
Time of current application (s)	30 min

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Calculate the percent yield of copper and suggest the sources of error in this experiment.

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