The common hydrate of magnesium sulfate is heptahydrate, MgSO4∙7H2O. In the crystal structure, how many H2O molecules are likely to be associated with the cation, and how many H2O molecules are likely to be associated with the anion? Explain why.

The common hydrate of magnesium sulfate is heptahydrate, MgSO4∙7H2O. In the crystal structure, how many H2O molecules are likely to be associated with the cation, and how many H2O molecules are likely to be associated with the anion? Explain why.

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Chapter21: The Chemistry Of The Main Group Elements

Section21.4: The Alkali Metals, Group 1a

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The common hydrate of magnesium sulfate is heptahydrate, MgSO₄∙7H₂O. In the crystal structure, how many H₂O molecules are likely to be associated with the cation, and how many H₂O molecules are likely to be associated with the anion?
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