Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry practice
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Preparation of salts
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What does the term 'water of crystallisation' refer to?.
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Hydrated crystals contain water molecules that are part of their structure. For example, copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate (CuSO₄·5H₂O) and cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate (CoCl₂·6H₂O) are two such compounds.
State the term used to describe the water molecules in hydrated crystals.
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