Solved: Sodium hydroxide is hygroscopicthat is, it absorbs

Chapter 22, Problem 23.32

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Sodium hydroxide is hygroscopicthat is, it absorbs moisture when exposed to the atmosphere. A student placed a pellet of NaOH on a watch glass. A few days later, she noticed that the pellet was covered with a white solid. What is the identity of this solid? (Hint: Air contains CO2.)

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