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What does one mean by water of crystallization?


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Water of crystallization

  • For one formula unit of salt, the total number of water molecules is commonly known as the water of crystallization.
  • It is also known as water of hydration.

Example

  • Hydrated copper sulfate has formula CuSO4·5H2O.
  • This compound has five molecules of water known as water of crystallization.

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