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Hydration of Cement

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Consider the following statements:
1. Setting and hardening of cement takes place after the addition of water.
2. Water causes hydration and hydrolysis of the constituent compounds of cement which act as binders.
Which of these statements is/are correct?

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1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2
After water is added, setting and hardening of cement takes place due to hydration and hydrolysis of constituent compounds of cement.

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