Mass of the anhydrous salt

  51.8 g of magnesium sulfate heptahydrate is heated in an oven and the water is driven off. What is the mass of the anhydrous salt?    

Inorganic chemistry

    1. cis-PtCl2(PEt3)2 is stable in a benzene solution. However, the addition of a small amount of excess PEt3 catalyzes equilibrium between the cis and trans isomers. a) Why is free PEt3 required to catalyze the isomerization? b) Show the sequence of steps...

Alkali metals

Choose one group of elements below and write a brief report using all of the “talking points” below. (a) alkali metals (b) alkaline earth metals (c) halogens (d) noble gases Make sure to list the elements in each group and describe where they are naturally...