Question

Plaster of paris should contain in moisture proof container explain why

Answer 1

Answer:

Plaster of Paris in contact with moisture (water) changes to solid hard mass, gypsum. Therefore, it gets wasted. Hence it should be stored in moisture proof containers

Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

Plaster of Paris means calcium sulphate hemihydrate ( CaS04.1/2 H2o ) .

▪ plaster of Paris on mixing of water sets in a solid and hard soaps due to the formation of gypsum (CaS04 .2 H2o ) .

Equation for plaster of Paris and gypsum .

▪ Because of this reason plaster of Paris should be stored on a moisture proof container, so it won't turn into gypsum .

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