If the reaction does not go to completion, how would this affect the experimentally determined number of molecules of water in the hydrate. Increase, decrease, or no affect? Explain.

Answer 1

If all of the water was not driven out then mols H2O will be smaller than theoretical.

Answer 2

f the sample spattered while heating and some of the solid was lost, how would this affect the
experimentally determined
number of molecules of water in
the hydrate
, increase, decrease or no
a
ffect
?
Explain.