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Because salt is hygroscopic - can easily absorb or adsorb water.
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Why does table salt get wet when kept exposed in air for some time?
Table salt, or sodium chloride, can absorb moisture from the air due to its hygroscopic properties. It has the ability to attract and retain water molecules from the surrounding environment, leading to its tendency to become moist or clump together. This process is known as hygroscopy, and it occurs because of the salt's chemical structure and its affinity for water molecules.
Is common salt homogeneous?
Yes, each crystal is a homogeneous latice of + and - ions. The air between makes the total filling of your table salt dispenser heterogeneous.
How did Pasteur solve limiting exposure to air?
he used s neck valves, cutting off exposure to microorganisms, not air
What is the mass of the air in the exosphere?
the mass of air in the Exposure =4.09
As air becomes warmer it becomes less?
As air becomes warmer it becomes less dense (as long as the pressure remains constant)
Which of the following cannot be classified as a substance air table salt gold nitrogen?
Table The others can be subdivided and still be what they are: half of the air is still air, half the salt is still salt, half the gold is still gold, half the nitrogen is still nitrogen - but if you cut the table in half you no longer have a table.
Which of the following cannot be classified as a substance gold nitrogen table salt or air?
Gold and Nitrogen are elements, not compounds of elements like "Air" or "Table Salt."
Why does table salt get wet when kept exposed in air for some time?
Table salt, or sodium chloride, can absorb moisture from the air due to its hygroscopic properties. It has the ability to attract and retain water molecules from the surrounding environment, leading to its tendency to become moist or clump together. This process is known as hygroscopy, and it occurs because of the salt's chemical structure and its affinity for water molecules.
Why does table salts get wet in rainy season?
The salt will absorb any moisture in the surrounding air. Salt is best kept in a warm area of your home.
Why copper articles becomes green on exposure to moist air?
they turn green due to oxidation. in iron it is red and called rust, in copper it is called patina
What does table salt contain?
Table salt is sodium chloride combined with iodine sources (for nutrition), stabilizers for the iodine, and anti-caking compounds to make it pour by preventing it from absorbing water from the air.
Samples of homogenous mixtures?
The examples of homogenous mixtures are table salt,table sugar,brass,air,sodium chloride solution,sugar solution,brandy and wines.that is all I got.
Which of the following cannot be classified as a substance a air B gold c table salt d nitrogen?
All matter is a substance.
Is common salt homogeneous?
Yes, each crystal is a homogeneous latice of + and - ions. The air between makes the total filling of your table salt dispenser heterogeneous.
What will make iron rust?
Exposure to oxidizers will make iron rust. The most common source of an ozidizer is water, so long term exposure to water will cause rust. Direct exposure to oxidizers such as oxygen or iodine in the air will also do this. Salt absorbs water and so will cause iron to rust if in contact with it.
How did Pasteur solve limiting exposure to air?
he used s neck valves, cutting off exposure to microorganisms, not air
What is the mass of the air in the exosphere?
the mass of air in the Exposure =4.09
