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Question
The substance that can remove hydrogen and oxygen atoms in the ratio of 2:1(in the form of water) from the compound.
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Solution
- Dehydrating agent
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Chemical Name |
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Acid, base or salt |
Efflorescent, hygroscopic or deliquescent substance |
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Solid caustic potash |
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Quick lime |
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Oil of vitriol |
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Washing soda |
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Solid caustic soda |
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Blue vitriol |
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What are hydrous substances? Explain with examples.
Name three methods by which hydrous substances can be made anhydrous.
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.
Give a reason for the following:
Heating a hydrated copper sulphate crystal is deemed a chemical change.
The molecular formula of green vitriol is MgSO4.7H2O.
