Hydrates Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What’s a hydrate
A
A hydrate is an ionic compound that has a specific number of water molecules associated with it in a “complex”
2
Q
The number of water molecules in the molecular formula is separated by what
A
a raised dot
3
Q
The coefficient in from of H2O represents what
A
represents the number of moles of water in the compound
4
Q
The molar mass of any hydrated compound MUST include what
A
the mass of any water molecules in the compound.
5
Q
the ANHYDROUS form of the compound
A
Ionic compounds that form hydrates are also found without any water molecules attached to them
Ex. MgSO4 🡪 anhydrous magnesium sulfate
