A student investigates an unknown hydrated metal chloride having the general formula $\text{MCl}_2 \cdot 2\text{H}_2\text{O}$. A 4.88 g sample of this hydrate is heated strongly in a crucible until all the water of crystallization is driven off, leaving a residue of 4.16 g of anhydrous salt. Assuming the compound decomposes completely without side reactions, what is the identity of metal M? (Molar masses: $\text{H} = 1.0\text{ g/mol}$, $\text{O} = 16.0\text{ g/mol}$, $\text{Cl} = 35.5\text{ g/mol}$)

Hydrates Transitional Reasoning Practice

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