Emperical formula for Al³⁺

Which of the following is most likely true about water in chemical solutions?

Suppose that some of the compound spilled out of the crucible after it was heated. would that cause the percent by mass of water in the compound determined by the experiment to be too low, too high, or unchanged? briefly explain your answer.

As we move from left to right across the periodic table, what is the general trend? a) atomic radii increase. b) electronegavitiy decreases. c) nuclear shielding increases. d) metallic character decreases.