2.4.4 - Are the Crystals of Salts really Dry?
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What is water of crystallization?
💡 Hint: Think about what keeps the crystals hydrated.
What color change occurs when copper sulfate is heated?
💡 Hint: Remember the color of hydrated vs. anhydrous copper sulfate.
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What happens when copper sulfate is heated?
💡 Hint: Think about the hydration state of the salt.
True or False: The structure of salts always contains water molecules.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of hydrated salts.
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You have a sample of white copper sulfate. After adding water, it turns blue. If the sample is heated again, explain the color change process, including how it impacts chemical structure.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the properties of hydration and dehydration.
Explain how understanding the water of crystallization in salts can benefit industries that use chemical processes involving hydrated and anhydrous compounds.
💡 Hint: Consider applications in medicine, construction, etc.
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