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Ionic Hydrate An ionic compound linked to water molecules, denoted by a dot separating the compound and water. Numerical Prefix A prefix indicating the number of water molecules in a hydrate, ranging from 'mono-' to 'deca-'. Hydrate The term used to describe the water portion in an ionic hydrate. Mono A prefix meaning one, used to indicate a single water molecule in a hydrate. Di A prefix meaning two, used to indicate two water molecules in a hydrate. Tri A prefix meaning three, used to indicate three water molecules in a hydrate. Tetra A prefix meaning four, used to indicate four water molecules in a hydrate. Penta A prefix meaning five, used to indicate five water molecules in a hydrate. Hexa A prefix meaning six, used to indicate six water molecules in a hydrate. Hepta A prefix meaning seven, used to indicate seven water molecules in a hydrate. Octa A prefix meaning eight, used to indicate eight water molecules in a hydrate. Nona A prefix meaning nine, used to indicate nine water molecules in a hydrate. Deca A prefix meaning ten, used to indicate ten water molecules in a hydrate. Dot Symbol used to denote the linking of water molecules to an ionic compound in hydrates. Ionic Compound A chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding.