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What is the remarkable property of Plaster of Paris when mixed with water?

Options

  1. AIt becomes liquid
  2. BIt becomes a gas
  3. CIt forms a plastic mass that hardens
  4. DIt remains unchanged

Correct answer

C. It forms a plastic mass that hardens

Step-by-step solution

Plaster of Paris forms a plastic mass that gets into a hard solid when mixed with water.

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