JAMB Chemistry 2014 Objective — Question 13

Question 13 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

A phenomenon whereby a salt loses its water of crystallization to the atmosphere is known as

A. deliquescence
B. hygroscopy
C. efflorescenceCorrect
D. evaporation

Explanation

Efflorescence is when a salt loses its water of crystallization to the atmosphere; such salts are said to be efflorescent e.g. Na2CO3.10H2O.

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