💦Epsom salt consists of about 53% water by weight, making it a hydrate
🔥Heating Epsom salt causes the chemically-bound water to release
🧪The water in Epsom salt is not absorbed like a sponge but is part of the solid crystal structure
🌬️With heating, the hydrate loses its water content, leaving behind powdered salt
🚰The separated water can be collected and used for various purposes
What is the water content of Epsom salt?
—Epsom salt contains about 53% water by weight, making it a hydrate.
How is the water in Epsom salt released?
—By heating Epsom salt, the chemically-bound water is separated from the salt.
Does the water in Epsom salt act like a sponge?
—No, the water in Epsom salt is not absorbed like a sponge. It is part of the solid crystal structure.
What happens to the Epsom salt after the water is separated?
—The remaining salt can be crushed into a powder form and used for various purposes.
Can the separated water be used for anything?
—Yes, the separated water can be collected and used for various purposes.
00:00Epsom salt, commonly used in baths, contains about 53% water by weight.
01:00The water in Epsom salt is chemically part of the solid crystal structure.
04:00Heating Epsom salt causes the chemically-bound water to release, leaving behind powdered salt.
07:00By heating Epsom salt to a high temperature, the remaining water can be separated and collected.
10:00The powdered salt can be used for various purposes, while the collected water can be used for other applications.
