Multiple choice

______is the property of a solid substance to absorb moisture from the atmosphere.

  1. Dehydration

  2. Desicants

  3. Deliquescence

  4. Disinfectant

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Deliquescence is the process where a substance absorbs so much moisture from the atmosphere that it dissolves in the absorbed water to form a solution. This is a more extreme form of being hygroscopic.