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A certain hydrate has the formula MgS04 · xH2O. A quantity
Chapter 5, Problem 114P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
A certain hydrate has the formula \(\mathrm{MgSO}_{4} \cdot x \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\). A quantity of 54.2 g of the compound is heated in an oven to drive off the water. If the steam generated exerts a pressure of 24.8 atm in a 2.00-L container at \(120^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\), calculate x.
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QUESTION:
A certain hydrate has the formula \(\mathrm{MgSO}_{4} \cdot x \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\). A quantity of 54.2 g of the compound is heated in an oven to drive off the water. If the steam generated exerts a pressure of 24.8 atm in a 2.00-L container at \(120^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\), calculate x.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 5
Here, we are going to calculate the value of in the formula of the compound .