NEETChemistryHydrogen
In the hydrated salt CuSO 4 ·5H 2 O, what does the "5H 2 O" represent?
Options
- AThe number of copper ions
- BThe number of sulfate ions
- CThe number of water molecules associated with the salt
- DThe molecular formula of the salt
Correct answer
C. The number of water molecules associated with the salt
Step-by-step solution
In the formula CuSO 4 ·5H 2 O, "5H 2 O" represents the number of water molecules associated with the salt CuSO 4 .