what reaction takes place when a hydrate loses water?

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what reaction takes place when a hydrate loses water?

2007-11-17 10:34:55 · 3 answers · asked by hate mi kill mi nam mi raw !!! 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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It is a process called "dehydration."

2007-11-17 10:40:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

it may not be a reaction at all, or it may be a physical change

hydrates have water as part of the crystal for a compound or molecule

when heated the water can be lost

this will de-stabilize the lattice and the crystal structure may eventually collapse

it may become amorphous (non-crystalline) or may become a new crystal (anhydrous form)

2007-11-17 18:41:07 · answer #2 · answered by ferrous lad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Exactly what you said:

hydrated salt (s) ---> anhydrous salt + appropriate number of H2O (vapor)

2007-11-17 18:38:38 · answer #3 · answered by Facts Matter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋