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प्रश्न
What do you observe when Blue vitriol is heated?
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उत्तर
Blue vitriol is blue in colour as it contains 5 molecules of water of crystallization (CuSO4.H2O). When it is heated, it loses water of crystallization and becomes anhydrous CuSO4 which is grey-white in colour.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Give two examples of Crystalline anhydrous substances.
Give one word for the following statement:
A property due to which a substance absorbs water without dissolving.
What are drying or desiccating agents? Give examples.
Differentiate between ‘hydrated’ & ‘anhydrous’ crystals. Give the chemical formula of – the following hydrated crystals -
(a) Washing soda
(b) Gypsum
(c) Blue vitriol
(d) Epsom salt
(e) Glauber’s salt.
State which crystal from (a) to (e) is a pentahydrate.
Differentiate between an efflorescent, deliquescent & ‘ hygroscopic substance with suitable examples.
Select the correct word from the words in option to complete the sentence:
Efflorescence occurs when the vapour pressure of the hydrated crystals is ____ than the vapour pressure of the atmospheric humidity.
Select the correct answer from the choice given in the options.
An anhydrous crystal _____.
Name or state the following:
A liquid hydroscopic substance.
The molecular formula of green vitriol is MgSO4.7H2O.
'A' is a blue coloured crystalline salt. On heating, it loses blue colour and to give 'B'. When water is added, 'B' gives back to 'A'. Identify A and B, write the equation.
