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The water molecules become a part of the crysal structure.
5 water molecules atttach to Cu SO4 to make the hydrated crystal.
The reason it is not wet is because the 5 water molecules are more strongly attracted to the CuSO4 than to anything else in its environment. So those 5 water molecules do not wipe off on to your hand, or a towel.
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Why hydrated salts look dry?
Hydrated salts appear dry because they have incorporated water molecules within their crystal lattice structure. This water is not easily visible on the surface of the salt, giving the appearance of dryness. However, if the hydrated salt is heated or exposed to low humidity conditions, the water molecules can be released, causing the salt to become visibly wet.
Why is common salt called hydrated salts?
Sodium chloride (NaCl) is not a hydrated salt.
Why are common salts called hydrated salts?
Only some salts have hydrates, not all. These salts contain in the formula water of crystallization.
What is haydrated salts?
A hydrated salt contain water of crystallization.
What is a crystalline substance that water?
You might be thinking of hydrated salts. Examples include hydrated Copper Sulfate (CuSO4 . 5H2O)
Do all hydrated salts change coulour when they lose their waters of crystallisation?
No, only some salts change the color after dehydration.
When a beryllium salts is dissolved in water what species are present in such a solution?
probably hydrated beryllium salts like BeCl2.H20
What is crystalline substances that contains water?
You might be thinking of hydrated salts. Examples include hydrated Copper Sulfate (CuSO4 . 5H2O)
Is heating hydrated sodium carbonate powder chemical or physical change?
Dehydration of hydrated salts is usually considered to be a physical change.
When do hydrated salts appear?
When an anhydrous salt retain water in the crystalline structure.
How are anhydrous salts prepared?
Anhydrous salts prepared by evaporating the water contained in a hydrated salt. However, anhydrous salts are non-electrolytes, meaning they can't pass an electric current.
Which all are hydrated salts?
Examples: MgSO4.2H2O, UO2(NO3)2.6H2O, NaCl.2H2O etc.
