CuSO4.5H2O ---> CuSO4+5H2O is correct if the heating is somewhat gentle. The solid product, anhydrous CuSO4 is white.
If you heat the hydrate too strongly, you will end up with black CuO.
Is the decomposition equation for copper sulphate hydrate (CuSO4.5H2O) as follows:
CuSO4+5H2O?
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