Question

Difference between hygroscopic and deliquescent substance with of each​

Answer 1

Hygroscopic substances absorb moisture from the air but do not dissolve in it, whereas substance that undergo deliquescence dissolves in the water vapour that is absorbed from the air, forming a liquid solution

Answer 2

The water soluble substance which absorb moisture from the air and then dissolve on the absorbed moisture to change into liquid taste are called deliquescent substances whereas the substances which absorb moisture from air but do not change their state are called hygroscopic substances.