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Post-UTME Chemistry 2005 Objective — Question 18

Question 18 of 27 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Chemistry 2005 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Water of crystallization is responsible for

  • A. shapes of crystalsCorrect
  • B. melting salts
  • C. purity of crystals
  • D. boiling point of salts

Explanation

Water of crystallization, incorporated in a fixed ratio within the crystal lattice, is responsible for the characteristic shape of hydrated crystals.

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