An alkali metal (x) forms a hydrated sulphate, X_2SO_4.10H_2O. Is the metal more likely to the sodium (or) postassium.

An alkali metal (x) forms a hydrated sulphate, X_2SO_4.10H_2O. Is the

1.	An alkali metal (x) forms a hydrated sulphate, X_2SO_4.10H_2O. Is the metal more likely to the sodium (or) postassium.
Answer» Solution :X forms `X_2SO_4.10H_2O`. The metal is more LIKELY be SODIUM. So X is `Na_2SO_4.10H_2O`. It is a otherwise CALLED as Glauder's salt.