J.R. S. answered 02/20/18
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Al = 26.98 x 2 = 53.96 g
S = 32 x 3 = 96 g
O = 16 x 12 = 192
Molar Mass of Al2(SO4)3 = 342 g/mole
H2O = 18 g/mole
x/342 + x = 0.0810
x = 30 g H2O
moles H2O = 30g x 1mole/18 g = 1.7 molecules H2O/formula unit of salt