Question:
A 1.628g sample of a hydrate of Magnesium iodide (Mgl₂ xH2O)
Last updated: 8/6/2022
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A 1.628g sample of a hydrate of Magnesium iodide (Mgl₂ xH2O) was heated strongly for five minutes. The mass of the anhydrous left had a mass of 0.712g. It was then heated for a further 3 minutes and the mass remained at 0.712g. a. Find the mass of water driven off (1 mark) b. Find the moles of anhydrous magnesium iodide and moles of water (3 marks) c. Find the name and formula of the hydrate (2 marks) d. Why was the compound heated twice? (1 mark)