Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate can be decomposed (dehydrated) by strong heating according the following equation: CuSO4•5 H2O(s)   →  CuSO4(s)  +  5 H2O(l) molar masses (g/mol):  CuSO4•5 H2O - 249.7  ,  H2O - 18.02  How many grams of water will be released when 3.28 g of copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate decomposes?

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Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate can be decomposed (dehydrated) by strong heating according the following equation:

CuSO4•5 H2O(s)   →  CuSO4(s)  +  5 H2O(l)

molar masses (g/mol):  CuSO4•5 H2O - 249.7  ,  H2O - 18.02 

How many grams of water will be released when 3.28 g of copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate decomposes? 

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