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All salts don't gain weight on exposure to atmosphere, some also lose weight and some show no change. There are two terms associated with these phenomena: efflorescence1 and deliquescence.
Some salts absorb moisture from the atmosphere and dissolve in the absorbed moisture. Such substance is called deliquescent and phenomena deliquescence.Due to the extra water(moisture) added to the salt it gains weight.
Common salt is not deliquescent but a small amount of deliquescent calcium and magnesium chloride impurities present in it absorb moisture from atmosphere and turn common salt wet and sticky ( especially during humid conditions)
1. Efflorescence is the phenomena in which crystalline hydrated salts lose their water of crystallization, change to amorphous state and show a decrease in weight.
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Salt can gain weight when exposed to the atmosphere due to a process known as hygroscopy. This means that salt has the ability to absorb moisture from the air, leading to an increase in its weight. The absorbed moisture forms a thin layer of water molecules on the surface of the salt crystals, contributing to the weight gain.
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Why does too much salt cause an increase in weight?
Salt does not cause your body to gain or lose fat. If you have high consumptions of salt then it will only result in your body temporariley gsining weight as it causes your body to retain water
What happens after a glauber's salt is exposed?
it turns to an anhydrate
Why does the skin get dry after being exposed to sea water?
Because seawater has salt in it and salt is hygroscopic and will dehydrate skin.
What is equivalent weight of a salt?
It depends on the salt. However, common table salt NaCl is 58.5
Is salt fattening for the human body?
salt has no calories so it doesn't make you gain or lose fat
What is a deliquescence?
any salt that absorb water or moisture when exposed to atmosphere to turn to a solution
How does eating a lot of salt and drinking a lot of water make you gain weight?
It is not correct, filling the stomach with water is not a true weight gain.
Why does the body gain weight when you eat salt?
Primarily, one gains weight because salt retains water. It's heavy and one becomes waterlogged.
If we eat salt more what are the problems we face?
High blood pressure and water weight gain.
Why does too much salt cause an increase in weight?
Salt does not cause your body to gain or lose fat. If you have high consumptions of salt then it will only result in your body temporariley gsining weight as it causes your body to retain water
Does salt contribute to weight gain?
It can cause or exacerbate unwanted fluid retention and so in that way increase body weight.
Does increasing salt intake cause weight gain?
yes. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=336
Why does eating salty foods temporarily make you gain weight?
Salt makes the body retain water.
Can weight gain be a side effect of D-amphetamine salt combo?
I've heard of some people actually gaining weight on amphetamines, but generally weight loss is what happens.
Why every one should eat ionized salt?
Everyone should eat iodized salt to prevent thyroid problems, a slow metabolism, and weight gain.
What does the difference between the few crystals of anhydrous calcium chloride and a few crystals of Glauber's salt when are exposed to the atmosphere?
Calcium chloride easily absorb water, it is hygroscopic.
What is the problem with salt?
Salt is really not good for you because it makes you gain weight so you don't technically have to stop eating salt just cut back on it cause it can cause you to have serious health problems.
