Water of Crystallisation
Students will determine the formula of hydrated salts by calculating the water of crystallisation.
Key Questions
- Calculate the number of moles of water of crystallisation in a hydrated salt.
- Explain the experimental procedure for determining water of crystallisation.
- Analyze potential sources of error in the experimental determination of water of crystallisation.
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