Question

3.Whatismeantbywaterofcrystallization?Giveany2examplesofsalts

withwaterofcrystallization,andtheiruses.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Water of crystallization is the amount of water molecules which are present in one formula unit of salt. We can also say that the water molecules which form part of a structure of a crystal are called water of crystallization. They give the crystals their shape and crystal.

Example :

CuSO4.5H2O (Copper sulphate)- it is used as an antiseptic and as an antifungal agent for topical use.

CaSO4.2H2O (Calcium sulphate)- it is used in the manufacture of Plaster of Paris and also used in tofu as a coagulant.