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  2. Sodium hydroxide - Wikipedia

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    Sodium hydroxide is insoluble in ether and other non-polar solvents. Similar to the hydration of sulfuric acid, dissolution of solid sodium hydroxide in water is a highly exothermic reaction [15] where a large amount of heat is liberated, posing a threat to safety through the possibility of splashing. The resulting solution is usually colorless ...

  3. Hygroscopy - Wikipedia

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    Eventually, the word hygroscope ceased to be used for any such instrument in modern usage, but the word hygroscopic (tending to retain moisture) lived on, and thus also hygroscopy (the ability to do so). Nowadays an instrument for measuring humidity is called a hygrometer (hygro-+ -meter).

  4. Hygrometer - Wikipedia

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    A hygrometer is an instrument which measures the humidity of air or some other gas, that is, how much water vapor it contains. [1] Humidity measurement instruments usually rely on measurements of some other quantities such as temperature, pressure, mass, and mechanical or electrical changes in a substance as moisture is absorbed.

  5. List of water-miscible solvents - Wikipedia

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    The following compounds are liquid at room temperature and are completely miscible with water; they are often used as solvents. Many of them are hygroscopic . Organic compounds

  6. Alkali hydroxide - Wikipedia

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    Alkali hydroxides are formed in the reaction between alkali metals and water. A typical school demonstration demonstrates what happens when a piece of an alkali metal is introduced to a bowl of water. A vigorous reaction occurs, producing hydrogen gas and the specific alkali hydroxide. For example, if sodium is the alkali metal:

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    If you’re stuck on today’s Wordle answer, we’re here to help—but beware of spoilers for Wordle 1255 ahead. Let's start with a few hints.

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    A suspect in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was arrested in Pennsylvania on Monday in possession of a gun and multiple fake IDs, officials said.

  9. These are the top 100+ gifts of 2024, according to Amazon - AOL

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    The Stanley Cup remains king of the water bottles. There are a whopping 31 shades to shop on Amazon alone, but other retailers like Target and Walmart will have different ones, as well. $45 at Amazon