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What is meant by water of crystallization? Give examples of salts with water of crystallization, and their uses.

Examples: (i)Epsom salt (Magnesium sulphate MgSO4.7H2O)


Use:- Used to soften skin, soothe tired feet, and relieve muscle aches.


(ii)Barium chloride (BaCl2.2H2O)


Use:- Used in the purification of brine solution in caustic chlorine plants and also in the manufacture of heat treatment salts, case hardening of steel.


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