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What is efflorescence?


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Efflorescence-

  • It is a process when water is lost by the substance when exposed to air.
  • The substance which loses its water of crystallisation when exposed to air is called Efflorescent substance.
  • They are hydrated substances.

Example-

  • Sodium sulphate loses all ten water molecules when exposed to air and forms white powder.
  • Na2SO4.10H2Osodiumsulphate(s)ExposedtoairNa2SO4(s)whitepowder+10H2O(g)

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