Question

FeSO4.7H2O is the formula for ferrous sulphate. What does 7H2O stand for? What does it impart to the salt​

Answer 1

Answer:

Iron(11) sulphate

7H20 means 7 molecules of water

Answer 2

7H2O stands for water of crystallization in ferrous sulphate and imparts hydration to the compound.

• Water of crystallization which is also known as the water of hydration is the amount of water molecules present inside the crystal of a particular compound.
• Ferrous sulphate consists of 7 water molecules to an unit of salt in its crystallized form.
• Water of crystallization can be removed by heating the compound.