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प्रश्न
Define water of crystallization. Give two examples with formulae.
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उत्तर
The fixed amount of water which is in loose chemical combination with a salt in its crystal is called water of crystallization.
Examples:
| Common name | Chemical name | Formulae |
| Blue vitroil | Copper sulphate pentahydrate |
CuSO4 5H2O |
| Green vitriol | Iron (2) sulphate heptahydrate | FeSO4 7H2O |
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Give two examples of Crystalline anhydrous substances.
What do you observe when Blue vitriol is heated?
The sticky substance formed when soap is added to hard water is ______.
Give one word for the following statement:
A substance which does not contain water .
What are hydrous substances? Explain with examples.
Match the substances in List I with the appropriate answer in List II.
| List I | List II |
| 1. Green vitriol | A: Permanent hardness in water |
| 2. Paint | B: Hygroscopic |
| 3. Magnesium chloride | C: Temporary hardness in water |
| 4. Magnesium bicarbonate | D: Heptahydrate |
| 5. Calcium oxide | E: Colloidal |
Explain the following observation:
In the expression anhydrous copper sulphate, what is meant by “anhydrous”?
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 _____.
Give a reason for the following:
Heating a hydrated copper sulphate crystal is deemed a chemical change.
