Chapter 4, Problem 4.120QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formation of a new hydrate when ${\text{CuSO}}_{\text{4}}\text{.}{\text{5H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ was heated to ${\text{100}}^{\text{o}}\text{C}$ has to be identified.

Concept introduction:

When two soluble solutions are mixed together, an insoluble salt formation occur so called precipitate. The precipitate obtained falls out of the solution and such reactions are called as precipitation reactions.