When a sample of concentrated sulphuric (IV) acid was left in an open beaker in a room for two days, the volume was found to have increased slightly.

      

When a sample of concentrated sulphuric (IV) acid was left in an open beaker in a room for two days, the volume was found to have increased slightly.
a) What property of concentrated sulphuric (IV) acid is shown by the above reaction
b) State one use of concentrated sulphuric (IV) acid that depends on the property named

  

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John
a) Hygroscopy

b) Is used as a drying agent
johnmulu answered the question on February 6, 2017 at 14:10


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