What is meant by water of crystallization?describe an activity to show that blue copper sulphate crystals contain water of crystallisation?
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the certain no.of water molecules in any compound which give an hydrous status to the compound i called water of crystallization
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➢ Take some impure copper sulphate in a china dish and dissolve in minimum amount of water.
➢ Filter the solution to remove impurities.
➢ Heat the copper sulphate solution on water bath.
➢ When small crystals form on glass rods, stop heating.
➢ Allow the saturated solution to cool slowly.
➢ Crystals of pure copper sulphate are formed.
➢ Separate the copper sulphate crystals by filtration and dry.
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