The water of crystallization in Epsom salt is _______ . (a)2 (b)5 (c)7 (d)10
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The number of water molecules bound per metal ion is often characteristic of that particular metal ion. One of the common hydrates is hydrated magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt). ... When Epsom salts are heated, their water of crystallization is driven off, leaving anhydrous magnesium sulphate, MgSO^4.
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Epsom Salt is Magnesium salt MgSO₄ .7 H₂O
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In Epsom Salt the formula MgSO₄ .7 H₂O is such that six molecules of water is attached directly to Mg²⁺ ions and Thus it is represented by the formula
Mg(H₂O)₆H₂O .SO₄
The water of crystallization in Epsom salt is 7
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