Hydrate Calculations
Hydrates Hydrates are ionic compounds that have crystalline structures involving H 2 O In MgSO 4. 7H 2 O, there are 7 water molecules present for every 1 MgSO 4. Scientists do not always know how many H 2 O molecules are present, but this can be determined through calculations
Anhydrous Compounds Anhydrous Compounds do not have water molecules incorporated Instead they have the ability to absorb water from the local environment.
Applications Hydrates can be used in Fire Retardation Anhydrates can be used as dessicants (ie. Keep the atmosphere dry) Anhydrates can indicate the presence of water.
Example 1: Calculate the percentage of water in Na 2 S 2 O 3. 5H 2 O % H 2 O = x 100 = x 100 = % Mass of water Mass of hydrate 5(18.02 g/mol) g/mol
Example 2: Calculate the mass of water in 215 g of Na 2 S 2 O 3. 5H 2 O Solution 1: Use the percentage 36.30% (from the previous example). In Na 2 S 2 O 3. 5H 2 O, there is 36.30% of water. In 215 g, there is x 215 g = 78.0 g of water
Solution 2: = m( H 2 O) = 78.0 g M(H 2 O) M (Total) m(H 2 O) M(Total) 5(18.02 g/mol) g/mol m(H 2 O) 215 g
Example 3: A hydrate of barium chloride (BaCl 2. x H 2 O) has a mass of 1.500g. When heated to drive off the water, the residue (BaCl 2 ) has a mass of g Step 1: Calculate the percentage of water in the hydrate. BaCl 2. x H 2 O (s) BaCl 2 (s) + x H 2 O g1.279g 1.500g – 1.279g = g % H 2 O = x 100 = x 100 = 14.7% Mass of water Mass of hydrate g g
Step 2: Calculate the formula of the hydrate Mole Calculation: Using n=m/M BaCl 2 H 2 O n =n= = mol = mol 1.279g g/mol g g/mol
Step 3: Ratio Calculation: Divide by the smallest number of moles to figure out the ratio between the atoms BaCl 2 H 2 O= =1= 2 Therefore the formula is BaCl 2. 2H 2 O mol mol mol
Example 4: A hydrate of barium hydroxide (Ba(OH) 2. x H 2 O) has a mass of 50.0g. When heated to drive off the water, the residue (Ba(OH) 2 ) has a mass of 27.2 g Step 1: Calculate the percentage of water in the hydrate. Ba(OH) 2. x H 2 O (s) Ba(OH) 2 (s) + x H 2 O 50.0 g 27.2g 50.0g – 27.2g = 22.8 g % H 2 O = x 100 = x 100 = 45.6% Mass of water Mass of hydrate 22.8 g 50.0 g
Step 2: Calculate the formula of the hydrate Mole Calculation: Using n=m/M Ba(OH) 2 H 2 O n =n= = mol = 1.27 mol 27.2g g/mol 22.8 g g/mol
Step 3: Ratio Calculation: Divide by the smallest number of moles to figure out the ratio between the atoms Ba(OH) 2 H 2 O= =1= 8 Therefore the formula is Ba(OH) 2. 8H 2 O mol 1.27 mol mol