Question

what is water of crystallisation in pop​

Answer 1

Water of crystallization is the fixed no. of water molecules present in one formula unit of a salt in its crystaline form. plaster of paris is obtained from on careful heating of gypsum. on careful heating of gypsum at 373k , it loses water molecules partially to become calcium sulphate hemihydrate.

Answer 2

Explanation:

First let's see what is the water of crystallization

so, water molecules forming an essential part of the crystal structure of some compounds are called water of crystallization.

NOW YOUR ANSWER IS AS FOLLOWS:

P.O.P. is written as CaSO4. 1/2H2O because two formula unit of CaSO4 shares one molecule of water.

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