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

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A forms `X_(2)SO_(4) 10H_(2)O`The metal is more likely be sodium. So X is `Na_(2) SO_(4).10H_(2)O` It is otherwise called as Glauber.s salt.
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