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What are deliquescent salts?


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Deliquescent salts

  • Some anhydrous (without water) substances have a strong attraction for water molecules.
  • When exposed to air, deliquescent salt absorbs moisture and forms a saturated solution.

Example of Deliquescent salts

  • Calcium chlorideCaCl2, Zinc chlorideZnCl2 are examples of deliquescent salts.

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