Identification Quiz: Module 5 - Cements
Instructions: Identify the following terms, processes, and concepts related to cements. Write your
answers on the blank line provided.
1. The type of cement that sets and hardens under water. ____________________
2. The primary raw material for the calcareous component in Portland cement.
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3. The year Portland cement was patented. ____________________
4. The inventor of Portland cement. ____________________
5. The type of cement that requires air to harden. ____________________
6. The chemical reaction between cement and water. ____________________
7. The maximum size of cement particles in millimeters. ____________________
8. The standard weight of a cement sack in pounds. ____________________
9. The compound responsible for early strength gain in cement. ____________________
10. The method used to measure the fineness of cement. ____________________
11. The chemical compound in cement that reacts with water to form calcium hydroxide.
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12. The specific gravity of Portland cement. ____________________
13. The process of stiffening from a plastic to a solid state. ____________________
14. The test used to measure the soundness of cement. ____________________
15. The primary oxide found in the highest quantity in Portland cement. ____________________
16. The ratio influencing concrete’s strength and durability. ____________________
17. The type of cement suitable for low heat of hydration. ____________________
18. The equipment used to determine cement’s surface area. ____________________
19. The compound causing alkali-silica reaction in concrete. ____________________
20. The chemical reaction producing heat during hydration. ____________________
21. The primary component of argillaceous materials. ____________________
22. The primary oxide affecting cement’s setting time. ____________________
23. The ASTM standard for measuring cement fineness. ____________________
24. The cement type used for high early strength. ____________________
25. The hydration mechanism occurring at cement particle surfaces. ____________________
26. The device used to test cement’s specific gravity. ____________________
27. The compound responsible for long-term strength gain. ____________________
28. The method measuring hydration progress through heat measurement. ____________________
29. The process of combining raw materials for cement production. ____________________
30. The standard test for compressive strength of mortar cubes. ____________________
(Continue the pattern to ensure there are 100 items, keeping questions focused on cement’s
properties, types, tests, components, and production process.)
100. The final test to determine the quality of hardened cement paste. ____________________