A 3.20 g sample of a crystalline solid with the general formula CuSO₄·xH₂O is heated…
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Problem
A 3.20 g sample of a crystalline solid with the general formula CuSO₄·xH₂O is heated to drive off the water of hydration. After heating, the residue has a mass of 2.04 g. What is the value of x in the hydrate?
(a) 4
(b) 8
(c) 5
(d) 6