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General Knowledge · Q869

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 869

Q869

Cement is made hard with

A.
Dehydration
B.
Hydration and dissociation of water
Answer
C.
Dissociation of water
D.
Polymerisation

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Cements (e.g., Portland cement) harden because of hydration, chemical reactions that occur independently of the mixture’s water content; they can harden even underwater or when constantly exposed to wet weather. The chemical reaction that results when the anhydrous cement powder is mixed with water produces hydrates that are not watersoluble.