Percent Composition of a Hydrate

Students determine the formula of a hydrate sample based on the mass lost when the sample is dehydrated.

Supports NGSS Performance Expectation HS-PS1-7: Use mathematical representations to support the claim that atoms, and therefore mass, are conserved during a chemical reaction.

Grade Level: High School

Subject: Chemistry

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