The Fully Hydrated Form of Sodium Sulfate Is the Decahydrate,Na₂SO₄⋅10H₂O

Multiple Choice

The fully hydrated form of sodium sulfate is the decahydrate,Na₂SO₄⋅10H₂O.This compound dehydrates (loses some waters of hydration) when heated.A sample of partially dehydrated sodium sulfate was found to have a molar mass of 232 g/mol.How many water molecules are found per formula unit in in this sample? (Determine n in Na₂SO₄⋅ nH₂O) .

A) 5 molecules of water
B) 8 molecules of water
C) 10 molecules of water
D) 6 molecules of water
E) 1 molecules of water