Question

Write formulas for Epsom's salt.

Answer 1

• Epsom Salt is commonly referred as Magnesium Sulphate.
• The general chemical formula of epsom salt is ${\mathrm{MgSO}}_4{\left({\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}\right)}_{\mathrm{x}}$.
• x is the number of water molecule.
• The value of x range between 0 to 7.
• The common epsom salt is ${\mathbf{MgSO}}_{\mathbf{4}}\mathbf{.}\mathbf{7}{\mathbf{H}}_{\mathbf{2}}\mathbf{O}$.