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A weighed sample of crystalline sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃. H₂O) was heated in a crucible until there was no further change in mass. Calculate the number of moles...

A weighed sample of crystalline sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃. H₂O) was heated in a
crucible until there was no further change in mass.
Calculate the number of moles (n) of the water of crystallization

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