Hydration

Real World Example

Imagine trying to fix a dry, cracked sidewalk by filling in the gaps with fresh cement to make it smooth again. Similarly, hydration in chemistry involves adding water molecules to a substance to fill in gaps or bonds, altering its structure and properties. Just as the new cement bonds with the old pavement to create a unified, smooth surface, water molecules attach to a substance, integrating into its structure to stabilize or change it.