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If the substance absorbs water like crazy.
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What is a substance with a high retention factor?
Hygroscopic
What do you call a substance that draws moisture from the air?
hygroscopic
What are 3 uses for hygroscopic substances?
which substance absorb moisture from atmosphere without dissolved in it are_ HYGROSCOPIC SUBSTANCE they are used as drying water ep= caO,enthyualcohol,cencencertrated , sulphuric acid
A term describing a substance that removes sufficient water from the air to form a solution?
Hygroscopic!
What is the difference between a deliquescent and hygroscopic substance?
The deliquescent substances becomes soluble after absorbing water from the surroundings i.e., a solution is produced. For e.g, calcium chloride. A hygroscopic substance only absorbs water.For e.g, sulphuric acid.
What is a substance with a high retention factor?
Hygroscopic
What do you call a substance that draws moisture from the air?
hygroscopic
What are 3 uses for hygroscopic substances?
which substance absorb moisture from atmosphere without dissolved in it are_ HYGROSCOPIC SUBSTANCE they are used as drying water ep= caO,enthyualcohol,cencencertrated , sulphuric acid
Does a hygroscopic substance gain or lose weight over time?
yes
What is hygroscopic behavior?
Hygroscopic behavior refers to the tendency of a substance to absorb moisture from the air. This can cause the substance to swell, change its form, or become softer. Materials with hygroscopic properties are commonly used in applications such as desiccants, humidity control, and pharmaceuticals.
A term describing a substance that removes sufficient water from the air to form a solution?
Hygroscopic!
How do they dry a gas?
"They" blow the gas over some hygroscopic substance, like anhydrous CaCl2.
What is meant by the term hygroscopic?
It means any substance that readily absorbs moisture, like from the atmosphere.
What are hygroscopic substances?
Substances which absorb moisture from atmosphere without dissolving in it are - HYGROSCOPIC substances. They are used as "drying agents". ex: CaO, ethyl alcohol, concentrated sulphuric acid.
What is the opposite of Hygroscopic?
Non-Hygroscopic
What is the difference between a deliquescent and hygroscopic substance?
The deliquescent substances becomes soluble after absorbing water from the surroundings i.e., a solution is produced. For e.g, calcium chloride. A hygroscopic substance only absorbs water.For e.g, sulphuric acid.
Is acetone hygroscopic?
Acetone is not known as hygroscopic.
