pentahydrate
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- noun
- /ˌpɛn.təˈhaɪ.dreɪt/
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- The chemical formula for borax pentahydrate indicates that it has five water molecules attached to each formula unit.
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Borax pentahydrate is a white, odourless, powdered substance that is not flammable, combustible, or explosive, and has low acute oral and dermal toxicity.
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Large amounts of borax pentahydrate can be harmful to plants and other species. Therefore, releases to the environment should be minimized.
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Dermal exposure is not usually a concern because borax pentahydrate is poorly absorbed through intact skin.
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Symptoms of accidental overexposure to borax pentahydrate have been associated with ingestion or absorption through large areas of damaged skin.
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Borax pentahydrate is commonly used in cleaning products due to its effectiveness and safety.
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In the laboratory, we studied the properties of borax pentahydrate to understand its chemical behavior.
Synonyms
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A compound that contains water inside its crystals
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Etymology
Pentahydrate combines penta- meaning 'five' and hydrate meaning 'water', as in pentagon and dehydrate. So a pentahydrate is a chemical that has five water molecules attached to each unit.