The chemist prepared several monohydrates to study how a single water molecule influences crystal structure.

The chemist carefully weighed the monohydrated salt before adding it to the solution.

After analyzing the sample, the researchers identified the monohydrate and confirmed that it contained one molecule of crystallization water per formula unit.

The reagent preferentially reacts with monohydric alcohols, leaving di- and trihydric species largely untouched.

Many athletes take creatine monohydrate to improve short-term strength and muscle recovery.