3.1 - What is Carbonation?
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Practice Questions
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What does carbonation in concrete refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about gas exposure and chemical reactions.
What happens to the pH of concrete during carbonation?
💡 Hint: Consider how acidity affects alkalinity.
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What is the primary reaction involved in carbonation?
💡 Hint: Consider what compounds are created during this reaction.
True or False: Carbonation increases the pH of concrete.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to alkalinity in chemical reactions.
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Given a concrete structure with varying carbonation depths, devise a maintenance strategy to address potential issues stemming from carbonation.
💡 Hint: Think about how to monitor and mitigate the effects of carbonation.
Analyze how environmental changes might influence carbonation rates over decades in a coastal region versus a dry desert area.
💡 Hint: Consider how moisture levels and CO₂ availability affect chemical reactions.
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