Hi can someone me with couple of my lab questions .

In summary, the conversation discusses a lab on determining the chemical formula of a hydrate (CuSO4.xH20). The questions focus on how the calculated percent by mass of water in the compound and the molecular formula would be affected if the hydrate was heated too quickly and some of it was lost. It is suggested that the mass and molecular formula would change due to the loss of water molecules. Additionally, the conversation mentions the method for determining the molecular formula using the masses of the empty beaker, hydrated copper (II) sulfate, and anhydrous copper (II) sulfate. It is also noted that further clarification is needed on the concept of finding X.
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k so we are doing a lab on determining the chemical formula of a hydrate (CuSO4.xH20) wat i need help on is these following questions:
1. suppose the hydrate was heated too quickly and some of it was lost as it spattered out of the container explain how this would affect
a) the calculated percent by mass of water in the compound.
b) the molecular formual you determined.

wat i think da answer to
1a) wuld bee that mass wuld change because some of solution spattered and since it was heated too quickly da water is not completely evaporated :confused:

and for 1b) da molecular formula wuld change because thur wuld be more water molecules...

nd other question i don't get is that
2.how wuld u determine the molecular formual of CuSO4.xH20
based on this information
Mass of empty beaker or evaporating dish - 185.6g
Mass of beaker or evaporating dish + hydrated copper (II) sulfate. 190.1g
Mass of beaker or evaporating dish + anhydrous copper (II) sulfate. 191.2g

do u hafto find X first :confused: ?
 
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Wow my chemistry is very bad. I can't really help you specifically. But for 1a) simply stating that it changes is not enough. You have to state whether it increase, or decreases, or if it stays the same and why. Would it really change? Think about what it is that you calculated (percent by mass of water in compound).

1b) Again must state how it would change. Why would there be an increase in water molecules when you have less water now?
 
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Hello, I am a scientist and I would be happy to help you with your lab questions. It is important to make sure that experiments are conducted carefully and accurately, so it is good that you are seeking clarification on these questions.

1a) If some of the hydrate was lost due to spattering, it would affect the calculated percent by mass of water in the compound. This is because the mass of the hydrate would be lower than expected, resulting in a higher percentage of water in the compound. This would lead to an inaccurate calculation.

1b) You are correct in thinking that the molecular formula would also be affected by the loss of some of the hydrate. If there are more water molecules present, the formula would change to reflect this. It is important to accurately determine the amount of water present in the compound to determine the correct molecular formula.

2) To determine the molecular formula of CuSO4.xH20, you would need to first find the value of x. This can be done by comparing the mass of the empty beaker or evaporating dish to the mass of the beaker or evaporating dish with the hydrated and anhydrous copper (II) sulfate. The difference in mass would represent the mass of the water that was present in the hydrate. Using this value, you can then determine the value of x in the formula CuSO4.xH20.

I hope this helps you with your lab questions. Remember to always be careful and precise in your experiments to ensure accurate results. Good luck with the rest of your lab!
 

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