JAMB Chemistry 2001 Question 14

Question 14

Water

Deliquescent substances are used for

  1. A.cooling
  2. B.wetting
  3. C.melting
  4. D.drying
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (drying)

Explanation

Deliquescent substances absorb so much water from the air that they dissolve in it, so they are good drying agents.