A student is preparing a sample of hydrated nickel(II) sulfate crystals by reacting excess nickel(II) carbonate with warm dilute sulfuric acid. After gravity filtration to remove the unreacted solid, the student obtains a clear, emerald-green filtrate.
Describe the experimental procedure the student should follow to obtain a pure, dry sample of nickel(II) sulfate crystals from this filtrate.
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