Can I increase the temperature change of an exothermic reaction?

Subject: Can I increase the temperature change of an exothermic reaction?

Date: Sat Nov 27 02:59:33 1999
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Mixing zinc with copper sulphate solution produces an extothermic reaction. 
Why is this?
If i did this again but added more zinc than the first time I did it, would 
the temperature increase be even more than the first time. Why?

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