CHEMISTRY

JAMB 2024 - Question 24

Chemistry 2024 JAMB Past Questions - Question 24: On exposure to the atmosphere, a hy­drated salt loses its water of crystallization to become anhydrous. This phenomenon is referred to as: 

On exposure to the atmosphere, a hy­drated salt loses its water of crystallization to become anhydrous. This phenomenon is referred to as: 
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Correct Answer

A

Explanation

When a hydrated salt loses its water of crystallization upon exposure, it is said to exhibit efflorescence.