Chemistry
How does fused calcium chloride differ from iron [III] chloride when exposed to the atmosphere?
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Fused calcium chloride is hygroscopic in nature, absorbs moisture from atmosphere but does not change it's state whereas iron [III] chloride is deliquescent in nature, it absorbs moisture from the atmosphere and changes into liquid state. Hence, the two substances differ.
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