Chemistry, asked by urvikatkade, 1 year ago

calcium chloride is used as a drying agent why

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Answered by ReevanLobo

Explanation:

Calcium chloride is strongly hygroscopic (absorbs water from its surroundings), so it removes moisture from the air, making it dryer. This results in water in the substance to be dried to evaporate into the drier air, and this cycle repeats until the system reaches an equilibrium

Answered by premsinghbaghel1982

Answer:

Calcium chloride is used as drying agent it because it is hygroscopic

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