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Starting with copper turnings, describe how a sample of copper (II) Sulphate crystals can be prepared in the laboratory.

Answer Text:
- Heat copper metal in air to form copper (II) oxide. React copper (II) oxide with sulphuric (VI) acid to obtain copper (II) sulphate solution. Heat the solution to saturation and allow it to cool to form copper (II) sulphate crystals.