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How many molecules does copper-II sulfate pentahydrate have?

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The chemical formula is CuSO₄.5 H₂O; the pentahydrate contain 5 molecules of water (penta = five, in the Greek lanuage).

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Heating copper II sulfate pentahydrate?
CuSO4.5H2O is a blue solid on heating it loses water molecules and becomes colourless.
What is the formula for copper ii sulfate pentahydrate?
CuSO4.5H2O
What is the difference between copper sulfate and copper sulfate pentahydrate?
copper sulfate's chemical symbol is actually CuSO4 ... the symbol CuSO4-5H2O is copper sulfate pentahydrate... someone should edit the answer on CuSO4 copper sulfate
Is copper II sulfate pentahydrate an ionic compound?
Yes it is
What are the procedures on how to separate copper II sulfate from pentahydrate?
Thoroughly heat your crucible and allow it to cool on the clay triangle. Then weigh your crucible. This ensures that it is clean and dry. Obtain about 1 g of CuSO4·5H2O in your crucible and weigh...