Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Formulae

Formulae — practice question

Which statement concerning water of crystallisation is correct?

  • AThe ratio of $\text{CoCl}_2 : \text{H}_2\text{O}$ in hydrated cobalt(II) chloride is $6:1$.
  • BThe ratio of $\text{CuSO}_4 : \text{H}_2\text{O}$ in hydrated copper(II) sulfate is $1:5$.
  • CWhen a saturated solution is heated, the water that evaporates is called the water of crystallisation.
  • DWhen white copper(II) sulfate is heated, blue crystals are formed.

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