What is meant by water of crystallization? Explain with any six examples
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Explanation:
Crystallization is a natural process which occurs as materials solidify from a liquid, or as they precipitate out of a liquid or gas. This can be caused by a physical change, such as a temperature change, or a chemical change such as acidity.
examples:
Human time-scale
Crystals can take an enormous amount of time to form, or they can form quickly. Scientists were able to study crystallization, because there are many events in nature in which crystallization takes place quickly
Geological time scale
While the process is similar, the time it takes to form
things like quartz, ruby, and granite are much longer.
In chemistry, water(s) of crystallization or water(s) of hydration are water molecules that are present inside crystals. Classically, "water of crystallization" refers to water that is found in the crystalline framework of a metal complex or a salt, which is not directly bonded to the metal cation.
Examples :
Ice and snowflakes are great examples of the crystallization of water. Another interesting example is the crystallization of honey. When bees regurgitate honey into the honeycomb, it is a liquid.
The cooling of the liquid decreases the solubility of the sugar within the liquid, and it will rapidly form crystals.