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Which consequence results when differential hydration of mixed salts?

A)Cement efflorescence on brickwork develops
B)Electrostatic discharge events intensify greatly
C)Hydrogen embrittlement of steel progresses onwards
D)Supercooled meta-stable states spontaneously crystallize

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Cement efflorescence occurs because differential hydration causes ions to dissolve and migrate to the surface by **capillary action**, where they react with carbon dioxide forming a salt precipitate; therefore efflorescence develops, rather than other phenomena requiring different processes.

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