what change is observed when coppersulphate penta hydrate is heated with water
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The water of hydration is released from the solid crystal and form water vapour. The hydrated form of medium blue and sent dehydrated form light blue.
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The blue powder turns to white .
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The formula of Copper sulphate penta hydrate is given as :
CuSO₄.5 H₂O
The compound is bluish powder and contains water of crystallisation .
The water of crystallisation present in the compound is responsible for imparting the blue colour to the compound.
When this is heated , the water of crystallisation is lost . This results in the loss of the blue colour also.
The compound becomes dehydrated and turns to white powder .
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