
Determine the ratio of moles of water to moles of salt. (find moles of each, divide both by the smallest number of moles) What number should be in front of the water in the formula CuSO4• ? H2O?
Determine the ratio of moles of water to moles of salt. What number should be in front of the water in the formula MgSO4 • ? H2O
Determine the ratio of moles of water to moles of salt. What number should be in front of the water in the formula CoCl2 • ? H2O?
Which compound lost the greatest percent of mass of water?
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Test tube and CuSO4
Empty test tube
Mass of Hydrate
Test tube and anhydrous salt
Empty test tube mass
Mass of anhydrous salt
Mass of water lost
Percent water