To find the formula of hydrated copper(II) sulfate Introduction In this experiment, the water of crystallization is removed from hydrated copper(II) sulfate. The mass of water is found by weighing before and after heating. This information is used to find x in the formula: CuSO4.xH2O. Note that x must be an integer (a whole number). Diagram Method Safety: Wear eye protection Find the mass of your crucible. Place 2–3 spatulas of blue copper(II)
Investigation to Identify the Formula of Hydrated Copper Sulphate Aim: I plan to investigate the formula of Hydrated Copper Sulphate and, more importantly, what x stands for in the formula (CuSO4.xH2O). This will tell me how many molecules of water surround each molecule of Copper Sulphate. To do this I plan to work out the amount of water a set mass of Hydrated Copper Sulphate loses when it becomes anhydrous. I will work this out by measuring the difference in mass between the two states