Removal of H2O from atmospheric air using anhydrous CaCl2 is an example of which change- physical or chemical?

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asked Oct 13, 2016 in Chemistry by Rahul Roy (7,895 points) 33 108 286

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answered Oct 13, 2016 by Rahul Roy (7,895 points) 33 108 286
 
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Physical change as CaCl2 is a hygroscopic substance which absorbs H2O without actually reacting with it.
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answered Oct 13, 2016 by sarthaks (25,122 points) 9 24 36

It is Physical Change

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