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Question
Boojho’s sister broke a white dove, a symbol of peace, made of Plaster of Paris (POP). Boojho tried to reconstruct the toy by making a powder of the broken pieces and then making a paste by mixing water. Will he be successful in his effort? Justify your answer.
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Solution
Boojho will not be successful because making of toy from Plaster of Paris (POP) is an irreversible change. Once the Plaster of Paris is mixed with water and dried it cannot regain its properties.
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