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

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1) 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.
2) This will make the. Plaster of Paris useless after sometime.
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