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Is epsom salts and water good for roses?
Yes. Epsom salts combat Chlorosis.
How could you show that water is given off when epsom salts are heated?
When epsom salts are heated, water vapor is produced as a byproduct. This can be shown by heating epsom salts in a test tube and collecting the water vapor produced in a cooled condenser, where it will condense back into liquid water. The presence of liquid water in the condenser confirms that water is given off during the heating of epsom salts.
Are epsom salts soluble in water?
Yes, it is soluble in water. Epsom salt is the same as MgSO4 (magnesium sulfate)
How can epsom salts in a bath help with water retention?
Epsom salts in a bath can help with water retention by drawing out excess fluids from the body through osmosis, reducing swelling and bloating.
How long does it take Epsom salt to evaporate?
Epsom salt is a stable compound that does not easily evaporate. It can only evaporate along with water if a solution of Epsom salt and water is left to dry out, which could take days to weeks, depending on the conditions.
Why is epsom salts called Epsom salts?
Epsom salts are named after the town of Epsom in Surrey, England where they were first discovered. They are a naturally occurring mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate that has been used for centuries for various therapeutic purposes.
What happens if a 9 pound dog drank some water with Epsom Salts in it?
Since epsom salts is sometimes used as a laxative, it could cause stomach upset and/or diarrhea.
How much lead is there in Epsom salts?
Pure Epsom salts do not contain any lead. Since Epsom salts are magnesium sulfate, they contain only magnesium, sulfur, and oxygen.
What kind of energy is created from stirring Epsom salts into water?
This is the dissolution heat.
What are the similarities of Epsom salts and table salts?
They are ionic salts.
Does epsom salts have mephedrone?
No. Epsom salt contains only magnesium sulfate and water. The so-called "bath salts" that contain drugs such as mephedrone have nothing to do with the salts used in baths. The mixtures of drugs are called bath salts to exploit a legal loophole.
Who discovered epsom salts?
A farmer in Epsom, England. His cows did not drink his well water because it contained magnesium sulfate (he did not know that). He found out, though, that when his cows were splashed with the water their wounds healed much more quickly. He named what the water contained "Epsom salts" after the town he lived in.
