EXPT 4:
Water of Hydration
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Experiment 4 - Water of Hydration

Procedure:

Part B - Add water to an Anhydrous Salt

  1. Add about 30 mL of distilled water to a 50 mL beaker. Record the temperature of the water.
  2. Using a spatula, transfer a scoop of CuSO4 into the water and stir gently. Record the highest temperature reached.
Anhydrous CuSO4 is a white compound with a bluish tint.

 

 

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