Simulation 5.3C

Hydrate Heater

Heat a hydrate step by step and watch the mass drop to a constant value.

What to do

Pick a hydrate and a sample mass. Worksheet: 4.00 g CuSO₄·5H₂O, then 5.00 g MgSO₄·7H₂O.
Press Heat. Write the mass after each step.
Keep heating until two readings in a row match.
Use the start and final masses to find percent water.
Compare with the formula percent.

Controls

Hydrate Sample mass: 4.00 g

Changing the hydrate or mass starts over with a fresh sample.

Crucible

Step0

Mass now

Readings

Heating step
Mass (g)

Results

Green Flask Science™Chemistry · Chapter 5.3 · Simulation 5.3C