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Plaster of Paris should be stored in a moisture-proof container. Explain why?

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Plaster of Paris should be stored in a moisture-proof container because the presence of moisture (or water) can cause its slow setting by bringing about its hydration. This will make the plaster of Paris useless after some time.

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