A compound which is prepared from gypsum has the property of hardening when mixed with a proper quantity of water. Identify the compound and write its chemical formula .Write the chemical equation for its preparation .Mention any one use of the compound?
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the compound is plaster of Paris ( calcium sulphate hemihydrate ) caso4 . 1/2 h2o. it is used by doctors to fix broken arms and also used for decorations . equation for preparation : caso4 . 2 h2o + heat 443 k = caso4 . 1/2 h2o + 3/2 h2o. = for arrow heat and 443k should be above arrow
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The compound is Plaster of Paris (POP).
It's formula is CaSO4.2H2O
Equation:
CaSO4.2H2O gives CaSO4.1\2H2O +CaSO4.1 1\2 H2O
it is used in hospitals by the doctors for fixing fractured bones.
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