Question

Calculate the ratio of moles of H2O to moles of anhydrous CuSO4 in CuSO4.

Answer 1

Answer:

CuSO₄.H₂O = 1

CuSO₄.3H₂O = 3

CuSO₄.5H₂O = 5

CuSO₄7.H₂O = 7

CuSO₄.9H₂O = 9

Explanation:

Some salts as CuSO₄ are presented in the hydratated form to give some stability in their uses.

Ratio of moles represents moles of H₂O / moles of CuSO₄.

In CuSO₄.H₂O you have 1 mole of water per mole of CuSO₄, Ratio is 1/1 = 1.

For CuSO₄.3H₂O are 3 moles of water per mole of CuSO₄. Ratio is 3/1 = 3

For CuSO₄.5H₂O are 5 moles of water per mole of CuSO₄. Ratio is 5/1 = 5

For CuSO₄.7H₂O are 7 moles of water per mole of CuSO₄. Ratio is 7/1 = 7

For CuSO₄.9H₂O are 9 moles of water per mole of CuSO₄. Ratio is 9/1 = 9