JAMB Biology 2015 Objective — Question 42

Question 42 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

A salt that loses moisture on exposure to the atmosphere is said to be

A. effervescent
B. hygroscopic
C. deliquescent
D. efflorescentCorrect

Explanation

A salt that loses its water of crystallization to become anhydrous on exposure to the atmosphere is said to be efflorescent.

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