Small Particles of Ordinary Table Salt Are Hygroscopic

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Essay

Small particles of ordinary table salt are hygroscopic. What does hygroscopic mean and what is a likely natural source of salt particles?

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Subsequent Transferees

Individuals or entities that receive property rights or interests from previous holders through a legal process of transfer.

Authentic

Genuine, original, and not a copy or imitation; true and accurate.

Consideration

Something of value that is exchanged between parties in a contract, making the agreement legally binding.

Personal Defense

A defense that can be used to avoid payment to an ordinary holder of a negotiable instrument but not a holder in due course (HDC) or a holder with the rights of an HDC. Personal defenses are also called limited defenses.