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Question

A hydrated salt is MgSO4xH2O\mathrm{MgSO_4\cdot xH_2O}. Its molar mass without water is about 120 g mol1120\text{ g mol}^{-1}, and water is 51.2%51.2\% by mass.
Total: 5 marks

(a) Write the mass of water in one mole as 18x18x. (1 mark)

(b) Set up the percentage equation. (2 marks)

(c) Find xx. (2 marks)

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