What is the smallest entity of a hydrate (e.g. CuSO4 • 5H2O)? (A formula unit?)
The smallest entity of an hydrate is surely the given formula unit:
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The smallest entity of a hydrate is called a formula unit. It consists of the compound's chemical formula, including both the anhydrous compound and the water molecules associated with it. In the example given, CuSO4 • 5H2O, the formula unit includes one copper sulfate molecule (CuSO4) and five water molecules (H2O).
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When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.
When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.
When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.
When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.
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