A hydration equation gives information regarding the reactants
and products formed when a substance dissolves in water. Since a
hydration reaction takes place in water, the solvent water can be
indicated above the arrow. For example, the hydration equation for
a strong electrolyte, such as , can also be written as
Similarly, the hydration equation for a weak electrolyte, such
as , and a nonelectrolyte, such as , can be written as