Chemistry, asked by kushanth, 1 year ago

why is fused calcium chloride and not potassium chloride kept in a desiccator

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Answered by santy2

Fused calcium chloride also known as anhydrous calcium chloride is an hygroscopic compound. This means that it has the ability to absorb water from compounds and mixtures that surround it.

This hygroscopic nature of anhydrous calcium chloride allows it to be used as desiccant and not potassium chloride. Desiccants are compounds that are used in desiccators to dry other compounds or substances.

Other commonly used desiccants apart from anhydrous calcium chloride are calcium sulphate and activated charcoal.

Answered by MDAqudash1223

Answer:Fused calcium chloride also known as anhydrous calcium chloride is an hygroscopic compound. This means that it has the ability to absorb water from compounds and mixtures that surround it.

This hygroscopic nature of anhydrous calcium chloride allows it to be used as desiccant and not potassium chloride. Desiccants are compounds that are used in desiccators to dry other compounds or substances.

Other commonly used desiccants apart from anhydrous calcium chloride are calcium sulphate and activated charcoals

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