Question

The term hydrate can be applied to ionic compounds thatA. place hydrogen in the last formulaB. contains trapped water moleculesC. is not reduced down to its simplest formulaD. can be represented by both the stock system and prefix systems of nomenclature

Answer 1

The term hydrate contains trapped water molecules

Explanation:

The term hydrate means a substance that contains water molecules

It also means that water is loosely bonded to the ionic compound

According to the options provided, The correct answer is option B ( contains trapped water molecules