Composition of Copper (Ii) Sulfate Hydrate

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Composition of Copper (II) Sulfate Hydrate Introduction: Hydrates are crystalline solids that usually contain a fixed number of H2O molecules as a part of its crystalline structure. Substances that spontaneously absorb water from the air to form hydrates are known as hygroscopic or deliquescent. While, hydrates that lose water of hydration or water of crystallization to form the anhydrous substances are known as efflorescent. Usually, the uptake of water and the loss of water by heating are reversible. These changes usually are accompanied by change in color. The purpose of this lab is to determine the amount of water in blue copper (II) sulfate. To reveal the amount of water in this hydrate, first, a sample of copper (II) sulfate was weighed then heated. After the sample was heated, the weight of the anhydrous copper (II) sulfate was taken and then subtracted from the original weight. The answer of the subtraction equation is the amount of water in the hydrate sample. This information will help determine molar ratio of water to copper (II) sulfate in the hydrated salt. Diagram: "Login to the Site." Sprayberry High School. Web. 27 Jan. 2011. <http://sprayberry.moodlehub.com/file.php/12/Chem/Labs/FormulaOfHydrateLab_woc_032.html>. Procedure; Data/Observations: The purpose of this lab is to determine the molar ratio if water to copper (II) sulfate in blue copper (II) sulfate hydrate crystalline salt. First, all the materials were received and placed together as shown in the diagram: Bunsen burner, Crucible, Crucible Tongs, Clay Triangle, and Ring Stand. A wired gauze pad and a crucible lid were not used. Next, the crucible was placed on the clay triangle. Then the Bunsen burner was lighted right below the crucible. The flame of the Bunsen burner was barley touching the crucible. Heating lasted for about 4 minutes

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