What is the definition of a 'hydrated salt'?
A hydrated salt is one in which the solid crystals contain water of crystallisation.
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What is the definition of an 'anhydrous salt'?
An anhydrous salt is one in which the solid crystals do not contain water of crystallisation.
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What is the definition of 'hydration' with respect to chemical salts?
Hydration is the process of adding water to an anhydrous salt.
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What is the definition of 'dehydration' with respect to chemical salts?
Dehydration is the process of removing water from a hydrated salt.
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What is the definition of 'water of crystallisation'?
Water of crystallisation refers to the water molecules that are incorporated within a crystal lattice.
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In the compound CuSO4⋅5H2O, how many water molecules are there per copper sulfate molecule?
5
CuSO4⋅5H2O
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