Alginate Should Be Mixed by Adding Powder to Water

question 4

Multiple Choice

Alginate should be mixed by adding powder to water. Alginate should be mixed with a narrow, pliable spatula.

• A) Statement 1 is correct; statement 2 is correct.
• B) Statement 1 is correct; statement 2 is incorrect.
• C) Statement 1 is incorrect; statement 2 is correct.
• D) Statement 1 is incorrect; statement 2 is incorrect.

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