WAEC Chemistry 2021 Objective — Question 17
Question 17 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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17. The basic property of salts used as drying agents is
- A. efflorescence.
- B. high melting point.
- C. hygroscopy.Correct
- D. low solubility.
Explanation
Drying agents are hygroscopic — they absorb moisture from the surrounding atmosphere.
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