JAMB Chemistry 2007 Objective — Question 13

Question 13 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2007 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

A good drying agent should be

A. effervescent
B. hygroscopicCorrect
C. efflorescent
D. deliquescent

Explanation

Hygroscopic substances absorb moisture without dissolving in it, making them preferred as drying agents (unlike deliquescent substances, which dissolve).

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