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Some salts have a property called "hygroscopy". This means that they absorb water from the air in a preset ratio (like, 5 molecules of water for every 2 units of the salt for example). They give this water off when heated. Therefore, there are actually two forms of the salt, they "hydrate" or "hydrous" form, which has the water, and the "anhydrate" or "anhydrous form", which does not. These two forms can have surprisingly different properties. Hydration is the process of going from an anhydrate to a hydrate (the source of the water doesn't matter, so don't say it's "absorbing water from the air").
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What is a hygroscopic hydrate?
a solid compound which contains water molecules in its crystalline structure
Can Copper Sulfate form multiple hydrates?
Yes , it forms different hydrates .
What does water do for us?
hydrates us.
Do covalent compounds form hydrates?
Yes.
What are gas hydrates used for?
a source of energy
What has the author Daniel Lew Deadmore written?
Daniel Lew Deadmore has written: 'Effects of hydration procedures and calcination in the presence of NaCl on the properties of lime hydrates' -- subject(s): Calcium, Hydration, Salt, Lime
What is a hygroscopic hydrate?
a solid compound which contains water molecules in its crystalline structure
Are hydrates and an-hydrates different on a molecular level?
no they are not
What is super hydration?
Super Hydration is a health philosophy based upon consuming a gallon of water or more per day for the purposes of detoxification. Proponents believe that the water should be cold, as this is thought to increase the metabolism. Here is a detailed article: such as hydration is the 69er of the sex world. it hydrates the muscles in use and give great plesure, this would be great for sucking someone off http://www.drdarden.com/readTopic.do?id=383704
How are hydrates used?
hydrates are mainly used in artificial radioactivity and ............
Can Copper Sulfate form multiple hydrates?
Yes , it forms different hydrates .
Why cant all hydrates be heated?
because you can't eat all the hydrates
What sport beverage works the best for replenishing vitamins?
The most popular sports drink is Gatorade. It taste good and provides good hydration after a work out. But perhaps the best and cheapest would be water, which hydrates the body as well as any sports beverage.
Do all hydrates lose water?
Yes, all hydrates lose water after heating.
What potential benefits can methane hydrates have?
is the gas methae (hydrates)ba potetial energy source?
What are carbon hydrates?
carbonhydrates
What has the author E Berecz written?
E. Berecz has written: 'Gas hydrates' -- subject(s): Hydrates, Gases
