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In an experiment, concentrated sulphuric (VI) acid was put in a beaker and exposed to air for one week as shown below.

In an experiment, concentrated sulphuric (VI) acid was put in a beaker and exposed to air for one week as shown below.

(i) What observation was made after one week? Explain.
(ii) What property of sulphuric (VI) acid was being investigated in the experiment?

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(i) The level of sulphuric (VI) acid rises above 40cm³.
(ii) Hygroscopic nature / Ability to absorb moisture.

sharon kalunda answered the question on March 27, 2019 at 07:12

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