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Question :


What do uh understand by water of crystallization??

Answer 1

$\huge\underline\mathfrak\blue{Water\:of\:crystallization}$

It is the fixed number of water molecules present in one formula unit of a salt.

The salts with water of crystallization are called hydrated salts.

Example :

Gypsum = 2 W.O.C

CaSO4.2H2O

Answer 2

Explanation:

In chemistry, water of crystallization or water of hydration are water molecules that are present inside crystals. Water is often incorporated in the formation of crystals from aqueous solutions. ... Water of crystallization can generally be removed by heating a sample but the crystalline properties are often lost.

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