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  • Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate: The Systematic Name for Gypsum
    The systematic name for gypsum is calcium sulfate dihydrate.

    Here's why:

    * Calcium: The cation present in gypsum is calcium (Ca²⁺).

    * Sulfate: The anion present is sulfate (SO₄²⁻).

    * Dihydrate: The formula for gypsum includes two water molecules (H₂O) per formula unit, making it a dihydrate.

    Therefore, the systematic name combines the names of the cation, anion, and the number of water molecules.

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