Question

A white powder is used by doctors for supporting fractured bones. 5

(a) Write chemical name and formula of the powder.

(b) When this white powder is mixed with water a hard solid mass is obtained. Write balanced

chemical equation for the change.​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) the white powder is CaSO4•1/2H2O

b) CaSO4•1/2H2O+3/2H2O GIVES CaSO4•2H2O

Answer 2

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Here is your answer -

(a) The name of the white powder is "Plaster of Paris" or simply known as the POP.

(b) The chemical reaction between POP and water is:

CaSO4.½H2O + 1½H2O =CaSO4 .2H2O