what is meant by water of crystallization? give examples of salts with water of crystallization and their uses
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Water of crystallization is the fixed number of water molecules present in one formula unit of a salt. Or we can say water stoichiometrically bound into crystal. For example, chemical formula of hydrated copper sulphate is CuSO4 · 5H2O. Copper sulphate has 5 molecules of water of crystallisation.
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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.
CuSO4. 5H2O- Copper sulphate- it is used as an antiseptic and as an antifungal agent for topical use. CaSO4. 2H2O- Calcium sulphate- it is used in the manufacture of Plaster of Paris and also used in tofu as a coagulant.
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