2.1.16 Formulae for Crystals and Salts Flashcards
1
Q
What is meant by the hydrated form of a salt?
A
The crystalline form containing water.
2
Q
What is mean by the anhydrous form of a salt?
A
The form containing no water.
3
Q
What is water of crystallisation?
A
Water molecules that form an essential part of the crystalline structure of a compound.