5.000 gram sample of hydrated beryllium carbonate, BeCO3·xH2O is heated according to the procedure described in this laboratory. After heating, the sample is found to weigh 2.446 grams. How many moles of H2O were present in the sample? How many moles of BeCO3 were present

5.000 gram sample of hydrated beryllium carbonate, BeCO3·xH2O is heated according to the procedure described in this laboratory. After heating, the sample is found to weigh 2.446 grams. How many moles of H2O were present in the sample? How many moles of BeCO3 were present

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