Chemistry, asked by kirratsajid444, 10 months ago

define drying agent?

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Answered by Mansi7652

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A desiccant is a hygroscopic substance that is used to induce or sustain a state of dryness in its vicinity; it is the opposite of a humectant. Commonly encountered pre-packaged desiccants are solids that absorb water.

Answered by mehreennaikoo123

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$<body bgcolor=pink><marquee direction=up><font color=red>Common drying agents are anhydrous inorganic salts that acquire waters of hydration when exposed to moist air or a wet solution. For the most common drying agents such as sodium sulfate or magnesium sulfate, the crystals form larger clumps when they absorb water.$

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