Question

15.
What is the chemical formula for plaster of Paris? How is it prepared? State the
common and the chemical names of the compound formed when plaster of
Paris is mixed with water.
​

Answer 1

Answer :-

Chemical name of Plaster of Paris is Calcium sulphate hemihydrate. Chemical formula of Plaster of paris = CaSO4. 1/2 H2O. (b) When it is mixed with water, crystals of gypsum are produced and set into hard mass

Answer 2

This is called the plaster of Paris. when plaster of Paris is mixed with water gypsum (common name) is formed. chemically it is known as calcium sulphate dehydrate.

Mark as brilliant answer.