In what way hygroscopic substance differ from deliquescent substance
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The water soluble substance which absorb moisture from the air and then dissolve on the absorbed moisture to change into liquid taste are called deliquescent substances whereas the substances which absorb moisture from air but do not change their state are called hygroscopic substances.
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The water soluble substance which absorb
moisture from the air and then dissolve on the absorbed moisture to change into liquid taste are called deliquescent substances whereas the substances which absorb moisture from air but do not change their state are called hygroscopic substances
Deliquescent substances
(1) These are solid crystalline in nature.
(2) They absorb moisture from atmosphere and dissolve in it to form saturated solution.
Hygroscopic substances
(1) They may be crystalline solid or liquids.
(2) They absorb moisture from atmosphere and dissolve in it but do not form saturated solution.
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