Question

A small pouch of A chemical substance is placed in some bottles of medicines choose the correct statement about the pouch A. Absorbs all gases present inside the bottle B. kills harmful microorganisms C. absorbs moisture D. prevents reaction with other gases inside the bottle

Answer 1

The right option is C. Absorbs Moisture.

We find this small pouch in different containers including medicine containers, food supplements and vitamins containers.

These pouches have a nontoxic chemical substance known as Silica Gel.  

It is one of the best drying agent.  

It can hold 40 % of its weight in water.

It is used to maintain the quality of product inside the container by keeping the moisture at required level.  

So manufacturers add these packets to the containers to maintain the quality of the product lying inside the container.