Certain substances that remove moisture from other substances are called_______ agents.

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Desiccating agents-
These substances readily absorb moisture from other substances without chemically reacting with them.
They are also called drying agents.
For example - Anhydrous calcium chloride (CaCl₂) and anhydrous zinc chloride (ZnCl₂) are used to absorb moisture from the air.
Hence, certain substances that remove moisture from other substances are called desiccating agents.

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