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Write a balanced equation showing the rehydration of the anhydrous magnesium sulfate.
Write a balanced equation showing the dehydration of magnesium sulfate tetra-hydrate.
Wouldn't they both be MgSO4 + 4H2O?
Write a balanced equation showing the rehydration of the anhydrous magnesium sulfate.
Write a balanced equation showing the dehydration of magnesium sulfate tetra-hydrate.
Wouldn't they both be MgSO4 + 4H2O?
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Rehydration:
MgSO4 + 4 H2O → MgSO4·4H2O
Dehydration:
MgSO4·4H2O → MgSO4 + 4 H2O
MgSO4 + 4 H2O → MgSO4·4H2O
Dehydration:
MgSO4·4H2O → MgSO4 + 4 H2O