CHEMISTRY

JAMB 2024 - Question 29

Chemistry 2024 JAMB Past Questions - Question 29: A solid that absorbs water from the at­mosphere and forms an aqueous solution is:

A solid that absorbs water from the at­mosphere and forms an aqueous solution is:
A:
B:
C:
D:
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Correct Answer

C

Explanation

A substance that absorbs water from the atmosphere to become a solution is said to be deliquescent e.g. NaOH, CaCl2 , MgCl2  and P2O5 .