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Post-UTME Chemistry 2005 Objective — Question 19

Question 19 of 27 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Chemistry 2005 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The substance which loses its water of crystallization on exposure to air is

  • A. deliquescent
  • B. efflorescentCorrect
  • C. hygroscopic
  • D. crystalline

Explanation

An efflorescent substance loses its water of crystallization when exposed to air.

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