Question

Silica gel is an example of :-

a. Hygroscopic substance

b. Deliquescent substance

c. Dehydrating substance

d. Anhydrous substance​

Answer 1

Answer:

Deliquescent substance

Answer 2

Silica gel is an example of :- a. Hygroscopic substance.

Explanation:

• Hygroscopic chemicals are those chemicals which absorb water from the atmosphere.
• Here, Silica gel is hygroscopic.
• Silica gel is an amorphous and porous form of silicon dioxide, contains of an irregular tridimensional framework of alternating silicon and oxygen atoms with nanometer-scale voids and pores.
• Silica gel is generally found in small bags which are used to keep sensitive equipment such as cameras dry or moisture free.
• Thia gel is made up of silicon dioxide and consists of small particles which can absorb large amounts of water.
• Hence, the correct answer among all the options is option a. Hygroscopic substance.

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