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Is rock salt a drying agent?
Sodium chloride is not used in laboratory as a drying agent.
What is a common use for potassium carbonate?
Potassium carbonate has been used for soap, glass, and china production. In the laboratory, it may be used as a mild drying agent where other drying agents such as calcium chloride may be incompatible. However, it is not suitable for acidic compounds.
Which of the noble gases is most often used in neon signs?
Neon and a combination of argon and mercury are the most commonly used gases in neon signs.
What is is chalk used for?
Chalk has many purposes. It can be used as a drying agent for gymnasts, rock climbers, and weightlifters. It is used in billiards (pool) on the tips of the pool cues. It can be made into sticks for writing on chalkboards. thats a really good answer dude -james27yocool
What are drying agents?
Desiccant. Silica gel is a common one with a large water absorption, but a fairly high dew point. Phosphorous pentoxide is a powerful drying agent, but has some hazards with it. Ordinary CaSO4 is a common agent, with a low dew point, and is cheap, safe and easily recycled.
Can sodium chloride be used as drying agent?
yes, it is a drying agent
Is rock salt a drying agent?
Sodium chloride is not used in laboratory as a drying agent.
Is baking soda a drying agent?
Generally, no. Baking soda is used a raising agent. It wouldn't work well as a drying agent because it makes things basic, which can give foods a soapy taste.
Why sand and MgSO4 added during chromatography?
used ad drying agent ,has lower Rf and used as a filter
Is calcium chloride crack?
No. It is a chemical salt that is used as a food additive, used in medicine, used for ice control on roads, and as a drying agent.
What is the use of calcium chloride?
CaCl2 is used as a drying agent in the laboratory. It is "deliquescent" and absorbs water very readily.
Why chalk is used for writing or drying agent or rock climbers?
Because it is hygroscopic and leave traces on a tougher rock.
What is the definition of the word desiccant?
It means something that is drying. In chemistry, desiccant refers to something that is used for a drying agent, like the silica gel you find in packets new shoes or handbags when you buy them new.
Why chalk is used for drying agent for gymnasts?
Chalk is used to reduce friction when the gymnast is on the bar or to dry up sweaty hands before beam or vault.
What is a common use for carbon?
Potassium carbonate has been used for soap, glass, and china production. In the laboratory, it may be used as a mild drying agent where other drying agents such as calcium chloride may be incompatible. However, it is not suitable for acidic compounds.
What kind of chemical is Alum?
Alum is used as a drying agent in tanning and paper making and is basically a salt compound. It is also used in food products for pickling and baking.
What is a common use for potassium carbonate?
Potassium carbonate has been used for soap, glass, and china production. In the laboratory, it may be used as a mild drying agent where other drying agents such as calcium chloride may be incompatible. However, it is not suitable for acidic compounds.
