When Blue Copper(II)sulfate Pentahydrate Is Heated, It Decomposes According to the Equation

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Short Answer

When blue copper(II)sulfate pentahydrate is heated, it decomposes according to the equation given below, forming light blue copper(II)sulfate and water vapor. CuSO₄·5H₂O(s)→ CuSO₄(s)+ 5H₂O(g)If a 5.00 g sample of CuSO₄·5H₂O is heated, what mass of CuSO₄ will be formed when the reaction is complete? Report your answer with the correct number of significant figures and correct units.

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