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What is a salt which absorbs water?

A salt that absorbs water is known as a hygroscopic salt. These salts have a strong affinity for moisture, allowing them to attract and hold water vapor from the surrounding environment. Common examples include sodium chloride (table salt) and magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt). Such properties make hygroscopic salts useful in various applications, including drying agents and preservation methods.


Does the large intestine produce feces?

No, the large intestine absorbs water and salts from the remaining food matter that passes through it. The feces are formed as a result of this process, and then stored in the rectum until they are eliminated from the body through the anus.


How do plants make their food and how do they store them?

plants have a process called photosynthesis in which the plant absorbs sunlight a cell called chloroplast absorbs it and makes water and sugar


What is a crystal that absorbs water vapor from the air contains?

A crystal that absorbs water vapor from the air is typically hygroscopic. Common examples include silica gel and certain salts like calcium chloride. These materials have a high affinity for moisture, allowing them to capture and retain water vapor from the environment, which can be useful for humidity control and preservation purposes.


What part of the plant absorbs minerals salts?

The roots of the plant absorb mineral salts from the soil. Root hairs and root cells help in the absorption of water and nutrients, including mineral salts which are essential for the plant's growth and development.

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What organ or structure absorbs water and salts from food?

large instestine


What absorbs and salts from food?

Kidneys


Which organ absorbs salts from food?

The small intestine.


Which organ absorbs water and bile salts?

Small intestine.


Is the large intestine the primary site for absorption of water?

Yes, the large intestine is the primary site for absorption of water in the digestive system. It absorbs water and salts from the indigestible food matter passed on from the small intestine, helping to form solid waste products (feces) for elimination.


Does leaves need water mineral salts and food to make food?

they need water


Do underground stems absorbs water and mineral salts for the plant?

Yes, underground stems such as rhizomes, tubers, and corms can absorb water and mineral salts for the plant. These structures have specialized cells that are capable of taking up nutrients and water from the soil and transporting them to other parts of the plant.


Where are water and salts removed from food?

Food Safety and Environmental Services


How salts protect meat?

Sodium chloride (salt) absorbs water and as a consequence is not adequate for the growth of microorganisms on the meat.


What organ absorbs salts and foods?

This is the stomach.


Are water and salts taken from wastes from the stomach?

Water and salts are taken from foods and drinkable water.


How do water and mineral salts get to the leaves and other parts of the plant?

Stem is the only one that will transport the water,food,mineral salts and sugar(food) to all parts of the plant. Because of stems,the water and mineral salts get to the leaves and other parts of a plant.