Question

5 How is plaster of paris different from
Gypsum ? Write uses of pop.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Plaster of Paris is the anhydrous form of gypsum. Plaster of Paris has half molecule of water as water of crystallization and gypsum has 2 molecules of water as water of crystallization.

Use:

Used as a support for the fractured bones

Used to make toys and sculptures

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

gypsum has 2 water molecule whereas pop has 1/2 water molecules

CaSO4.2H2O => CaSO4.1/2H2O +1 1/2H2O