Question

A white colored compound becomes hard on mixing proper quantity of water. It is also used to maintain joints in fixed position. (b) write the chemical equation to show what happens when water is added to this compound in proper quantity?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Plaster of Paris is a white compound which becomes hard on mixing with proper quantity of water.It is used to maintain joints in a fixed position. It is prepared by a quick setting gypsum plaster consisting of a fine white powder,which hardens when moistened and allowed to dry.