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Which consequence results when high humidity contacts hygroscopic ionic salts?

A)Deliquescence causes lowered surface resistance
B)Efflorescence causes increased crystal hardening
C)Hydrolysis forms insoluble metal hydroxides
D)Sublimation results in material strength

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Deliquescence occurs because water molecules are attracted by strong ionic interactions, exceeding lattice energy; therefore, water absorption lowers resistance rather than crystal hardening, which is efflorescence, under differing conditions.

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