Copper II sulfate pentahydrate question plzz HELPPP!!!!?

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Copper II sulfate pentahydrate question plzz HELPPP!!!!?

four of the five water molecules help by the formula unit of the salt are attached to the copper ion. The fifth water molecule is attached to the sulfate ion, but by a diffrent mechanism. how is the water molecule bonded to a sulfate ion.

2007-09-20 09:05:36 · 3 answers · asked by shashank 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Four of the waters of hydration molecules (H20) are coordinated by hydrogen bonds to the sulfate (SO4 -2) anion and one is coordinated to the copper (II) (Cu +2) cation.

2007-09-23 16:27:55 · answer #1 · answered by Metallic stuff 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Hydrogen bonding!

2007-09-20 16:35:32 · answer #2 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

It's hydrogen bonding... just did that lab...

2007-09-21 16:03:50 · answer #3 · answered by Tripp F 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋