Question

state the peculiar or remarkable properties of plaster of paris?​

Answer 1

Answer:

ii)It has very remarkable property of setting into a hardmass on wetting with water. iii) It should be stored in moisture proof conatiner. It is prepared from gypsum . It is heated @ the temprature of 100°C

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Plaster plaster of paris is a very remarkable property of setting into a hard mass on wetting with water. So when water is added to plaster of paris it sets into a hard mass in about half an hour, the setting of plaster of paris is due to its hydration to form crystals of gypsum which is set to form a hard solid mass.

The chemical reaction involved is.

2Caso4•H2O + 3H2O------→ 2(Caso4°2H2O).

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