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Melani1276

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The warmer the water used in mixing a gypsum product, the __________ the material will set.
 a. faster
  b. slower
  c. firmer
  d. softer

Question 2

During the process of setting up gypsum, heat is given off, causing a(n) ____________.
 a. calcining process
  b. transformation process
  c. either a or b
  d. exothermic reaction



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Answer to Question 1

a
RATIONALE: The warmer the water used in mixing a gypsum product, the faster the material will set.

Answer to Question 2

d
RATIONALE: During the process of setting up gypsum, heat is given off, causing an exothermic reaction.



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