Hydrates and Their Properties

What is a hydrate?

• A type of gas

• A metal

• A type of rock

• A compound that has absorbed water molecules

Which of the following is an example of an inorganic hydrate?

• Olive Oil

• Sugar

• Epsom Salts

• Vinegar

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

• tri-

• hexa-

• tetra-

• penta-

What is the formula for Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate?

• NaCl⋅ 2H2O

• MgSO4⋅ 7H2O

• CuSO4⋅ 5H2O

• KCl⋅ 3H2O

What is the use of Borax?

• Ingredient in cosmetics and detergents

• Used as a sweetener

• Used to make glass

• Used as a fuel

What is the "dot" for in these types of chemical formulas?

What is hemi - ? (in this article - not "one of the best engines ever made")