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Which section of the textbook discusses the historical development of chemical admixtures?
Which section of the textbook discusses the historical development of chemical admixtures?
- Section 8.4
- Section 8.3
- Section 8.1 (correct)
- Section 8.2
What is the impact of water reducers?
What is the impact of water reducers?
- They introduce impurities into the water
- They reduce the amount of water needed for the mixture (correct)
- They improve the strength of the mixture
- They increase the setting time of the mixture
What is the reason for flocculation in water?
What is the reason for flocculation in water?
- The absence of charged particles
- The high viscosity of the water
- The presence of charged particles (correct)
- The low pH of the water
What is the precursor to fluidification?
What is the precursor to fluidification?
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What factors affect the adsorption of admixture on cement surface?
What factors affect the adsorption of admixture on cement surface?
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