A desiccant is a substance that absorbs or adsorbs water, thus creating or maintaining a state of dryness. Silica gel is widely used for this purpose due to its porous structure, which allows it to adsorb a significant amount of water vapour.
Which one of the following is the best example of desiccant ?
Asked in UPSC NDA 2 2020 · Topic: Physical and Chemical Changes, Solution (Definition and Characteristics of Chemical Changes (Chemical Reactions))
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