Hydrates

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What is a hydrate?

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A hydrate is a compound that contains water molecules within its crystalline structure.

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What is the general formula for a hydrate?

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The general formula for a hydrate is: Compound · nH₂O, where n is the number of water molecules.

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What does the term 'decahydrate' mean?

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A decahydrate is a hydrate that contains ten water molecules per formula unit.

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How do you name a hydrate?

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To name a hydrate, use the name of the anhydrous compound followed by a prefix indicating the number of water molecules and the word 'hydrate'.

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What is the prefix for 3 water molecules in a hydrate?

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The prefix for 3 water molecules is 'tri-'.

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What is the prefix for 5 water molecules in a hydrate?

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The prefix for 5 water molecules is 'penta-'.

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What is the prefix for 7 water molecules in a hydrate?

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The prefix for 7 water molecules is 'hepta-'.

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What is the prefix for 8 water molecules in a hydrate?

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The prefix for 8 water molecules is 'octa-'.

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What is the prefix for 9 water molecules in a hydrate?

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The prefix for 9 water molecules is 'nona-'.

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What is the prefix for 10 water molecules in a hydrate?

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The prefix for 10 water molecules is 'deca-'.