Explain- why fused CaCl2- or conc- H2SO4 is used in a desiccator-

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Explain, why fused CaCl₂, or conc. H₂SO₄ is used in a desiccator.

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Explain why :

(a) Water is an excellent liquid to use in cooling systems.

(b) A solution is always clear and transparent.

(d) The solute cannot be separated from a solution by filtration.

(e) Fused $C a C l_{2}$ or conc. $H_{2} S O_{4}$ is used in a desiccator.

(f) Effervescence is seen on opening a bottle of soda water.

Explain clearly how conc. $H_{2} S O_{4}$ is used as dehydrating as well as drying agent.

C a C l_{2}

H_{2} S O_{4}

Why is fused calcium chloride or concentrated sulphuric acid is used in a desiccator?

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