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"a compound, typically a crystalline one, in which water molecules are chemically bound to another compound or an element."
What is hydrate
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PsyDAG has given the definition. Here is an example.
Anhydrous copper(II) sulfate is CuSO4.
The hydrate is CuSO4.5H2O
Anhydrous copper(II) sulfate is CuSO4.
The hydrate is CuSO4.5H2O