solvatedstoichiometry
Solvated stoichiometry refers to the stoichiometric calculations that take account of the solvent molecules incorporated into the crystal lattice of a compound. When a compound crystallizes from a solution, it may trap solvent molecules within its structure, forming a solvate. This is analogous to a hydrate, where water molecules are incorporated. The number of solvent molecules associated with each formula unit of the solute is indicated in the chemical formula. For example, a solvate might be represented as CuSO4·5S, where S represents a solvent molecule.
In quantitative analysis or synthesis, understanding solvated stoichiometry is crucial for accurate mass and mole calculations.
To determine the true amount of the solute, one must either use the molar mass of the