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In what way hygroscopic substances differ from deliquescent substances.

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Hygroscopic substancesDeliquescence substances
When exposed to the atmosphere at ordinary temperature, they absorb moisture and do not dissolve.When exposed to the atmospheric air at ordinary temperature, they absorb moisture and dissolve.
Hygroscopic substances do not change its physical state on exposure to airDeliquescence substances change its physical state on exposure to air.
Hygroscopic substances may be amorphous solids or liquids.Deliquescent substances are crystalline solids.


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