Write the balanced equation for the hydration of CuSO4CuSO4. Indicate the physical states using the abbreviations (ss), (ll), or (gg) for solid, liquid, or gas, respectively. Use (aqaq) to indicate the aqueous phase. Indicate appropriate charges on negative and positive ions if they are formed.

CuSO4(s) + 5H2O(l) > CuSO4.5H2O(s)

Explanation:

Hydration is the process by which anhydrous CuSO4 acquires molecules of water of crystalization to form the pentahydrate.

The water of crystalization becomes attached go the crystals of the CuSO4 to form the hydrated salt.

Beginning with solid anhydrous CuSO4 we have;

CuSO4(s) + 5H2O(l) > CuSO4.5H2O(s)

the best answer is d because the strong cohesion is caused by the ability of water molecules to undergo hydrogen bonding.

a is incorrect because when water solidifies, it becomes   ice, which expands and occupies a bigger volume for the same mass of water in its liquid state.

b is incorrect because water has high surface tension. besides bonding to itself it hydrogen bonds to other molecules at the top decreasing possibility for breaking of attractive forces.

c is incorrect because the water molecule has oxygen which is highly electronegative and so pulls the electron pair towards itself creating a dipole moment, making the molecule polar.

e is incorrect because water has strong adhesion, ability to stick to other molecules such as glass because of this molecules having stronger hydrogen bonding than water.

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