Water Of Crystallization (Noun)
Meaning
The water present in hydrated compounds.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The water of crystallization in copper sulfate pentahydrate is five molecules of water for every molecule of copper sulfate.
- The amount of water of crystallization in a compound can vary depending on the conditions under which the compound is formed.
- When a hydrated compound loses its water of crystallization, it becomes an anhydrous compound.
- The water of crystallization in a compound can be removed by heating the compound gently.
- The presence of water of crystallization in a compound can affect its physical and chemical properties.