A substance is said to be hygroscopic if it absorbs

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Chemistry - 2002 (Objective) Subject: Chemistry

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A substance is said to be hygroscopic if it absorbs
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A substance is said to be hygroscopic if it absorbs moisture from the atmosphere without dissolving. This means that the substance has the ability to attract and hold water molecules from the air around it, but it does not dissolve in the water to form a solution. Hygroscopic substances are commonly used as desiccants to control the moisture content of products such as foods, medicines, and electronic components. Examples of hygroscopic substances include salt, sugar, silica gel, and calcium chloride.
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