The value of X is 2
The total amount of sample taken is 2.00 g
The amount of sample left in the oven after drying is 1.565g
The amount of sample lost (mass of water driven out) = Total sample-Anhydrous salt left in the oven
= 2.00 - 1.565
= 0.435 grams
The moles of anhydrous salt present in the hydrate = 1.565g/129.83g/mol = 0.01205
The moles of water present in the hydrate = 0.4350g/18.01g/mol = 0.02415
Therefore the ratio of these two are in 1:2 ratio
The complete chemical reaction is CoCl2.2H20
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