If a human consumes about 1.9 L of water a day, how many kilograms of Epsomite ((MgSO4)(7H2O)) would be needed to be dehydrated to support a crew of 5 for a 1 week mission on Mars? Assume the density of water 1.0 g/mL.

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If a human consumes about 1.9 L of water a day, how many kilograms of Epsomite ((MgSO4)(7H2O)) would be needed to be dehydrated to support a crew of 5 for a 1 week mission on Mars? Assume the density of water 1.0 g/mL.

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