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M7.1 WATER OF CRYSTALLISATION
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For some substances, water molecules become 'trapped' in the structure when crystals form from a solution.

Copper sulfate is an example.




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What changes can you see as the crystals are heated?

How could you show that the liquid is water?

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m1: changing
m2: mixing reaction
m3: calcium water
m4: heating reaction
m5: in solution
m6: decomposition
m7: dehydration

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