Hydrated salts Flashcards
1
Q
If salt solutions are left to evaporate at room temperature then what is formed?
A
Hydrated salts
2
Q
What does a hydrated salt contain?
A
Metal ion
Water of crystallisation
Counter ion
3
Q
What happens to a hydrated salt when heated in a crucible until all the water has been removed?
A
Is quantified by heating until the mass remains constant when the solid is cooled
4
Q
What is produced if the blue copper (II) sulfate is heated strongly?
A
White anhydrous salt
