Chapter 11, Problem 106A

Design an Experiment Design an experiment that can be used to determine the percent yield of anhydrous copper(ll) sulfate When copper(ll) sulfate pentahydrate is heated to remove water.

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

An experiment that can be used to determine the percent yield of anhydrous copper sulphate when copper sulphate pentahydrate was heated needs to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Copper sulphate exists as a hydrated salt. 5 molecules of H₂O are present as water of crystallization in the crystal of the salt.

Explanation of Solution

Simply heat the powdered form of salt in a china dish. After heating the blue color of salt turns to white at that time turn of the flame and cool it in a desiccators. Then take the weight to get the yield.