Question

A white coloured powder is used by the doctors for supporting fractured bones. (a)Write the chemical name of this powder. (b)Write its chemical formula. (c)Write the chemical equation when this white powder is mixed with water.

Answer 1

Plaster of Paris the substance used to treat the fractured bones.

The chemical name of the powder is known as calcium Sulphate Hemihydrates.

 The formula of the Plaster of Paris is

2CasO4.1/2 H20 CaS04.1/2H20 + 11/2H20->CaSO4.2H20

Water of crystallization is the added to the plaster of Paris to make it more durable.

It goes a long way in delivering sterling results to the users.

Answer 2

HEY!!

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✔Calcium Sulphate Hemihydrate {also known as Plaster of Paris}

✔2CaSO4·1/2 H2O

✔CaSO4.1/2 H2O + 1 1/2 H2O -------> CaSO4. 2H2O