Asked by Astrid

In a laboratory setting, how would you determine if a compound was a hydrate?
Answered by DrBob222
Most hydrates can be heated to drive off the water. The compound can be weighed, heated to drive off the water, and weighed again to determine the loss in mass from the water. This works if the compound doesn't decompose on heating.
Answered by Astrid
Thank you so much!
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