An unknown pentahydrate salt is known to release water when heated according to the following reaction. (salt)•5 H20 (s) --> (salt) (s) + 5 H20 (g) Use the following data to determine the molar mass in g/mol of the anhydrous salt (salt without the associated water). Mass crucible: 24.3365 g Mass crucible + hydrate: 29.6115 g Mass crucible + residue after final heating: 27.7083g Show all work

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An unknown pentahydrate salt is known to release water when heated according to the following
reaction.
(salt)•5 H20 (s) --> (salt) (s) + 5 H20 (g)
Use the following data to determine the molar mass in g/mol of the anhydrous salt (salt without the
associated water).
Mass crucible: 24.3365 g
Mass crucible + hydrate: 29.6115 g
Mass crucible + residue after final heating: 27.7083g
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Transcribed Image Text:An unknown pentahydrate salt is known to release water when heated according to the following reaction. (salt)•5 H20 (s) --> (salt) (s) + 5 H20 (g) Use the following data to determine the molar mass in g/mol of the anhydrous salt (salt without the associated water). Mass crucible: 24.3365 g Mass crucible + hydrate: 29.6115 g Mass crucible + residue after final heating: 27.7083g Show all work
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