Answer:
The value of n in the hydrate formula is 5 ,[tex]CuSO_4.5H_2O[/tex].
Explanation:
[tex]CuSO_4.nH_2O\rightarrow CuSO_4+nH_2O[/tex]
Mass of hydrate of copper sulfate = 14.220 g
Moles of hydrate of copper sulfate =[tex]\frac{14.220 g}{(159.5+n\times 18) g/mol}[/tex]
Mass of copper sulfate after heating = 8.9935 g
Moles of copper sulfate = [tex]\frac{8.9935 g}{159.5 g/mol}[/tex]
[tex]\frac{14.220 g}{(159.5+n\times 18) g/mol}=\frac{8.9935 g}{159.5 g/mol}[/tex]
Solving for n, we get:
n = 5
The value of n in the hydrate formula is 5 ,[tex]CuSO_4.5H_2O[/tex].