When a sample of a hydrated CaBr was heated to a constant weight, 3.24 g of the anhydrous (dry) CaBr was obtained and 1.75 g of water was released. What is the empirical formula of the hydrate? CaBr2.2H₂0 CaBr₂.6H₂0 none of these choices is correct CaBr-12H₂O

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When a sample of a hydrated CaBr₂ was heated to a constant weight, 3.24 g of the anhydrous (dry) CaBr₂
obtained and 1.75 g of water was released. What is the empirical formula of the hydrate?
CaBr2.2H₂0
CaBr2.6H₂0
none of these choices is correct
CaBr₂ 12H₂O
was
Transcribed Image Text:When a sample of a hydrated CaBr₂ was heated to a constant weight, 3.24 g of the anhydrous (dry) CaBr₂ obtained and 1.75 g of water was released. What is the empirical formula of the hydrate? CaBr2.2H₂0 CaBr2.6H₂0 none of these choices is correct CaBr₂ 12H₂O was
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