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What is the correct formula for calcium sulfate dihydrate?

-Ca(SO4)2*2H20
-CaSO4 + 2H20
-Ca2SO4.2H20

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Answer:

It is CaSO4.2H2O

Step-by-step explanation:

Calcium has a valence of 2 because it has only two valency electrons.

Sulphate ( SO4)^2- is a radical with a valence value of 2.

When Calcium combines with sulphate in bonding,

Formular ==> Ca2(SO4)2

But the 2 cancel out.

Overall formular==> CaSO4

For hydrated, ==> CaSO4.H2O

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