Question

write an equation to show the reaction between plaster of paris and water​

Answer 1

Heating of Gypsum at a particular temperature of 373 K is responsible for the production of Paris' Plaster.

In Paris, using this, plaster was made on the walls of houses. When plaster of Paris is reacted with water, it again gets converted into gypsum again.

The reaction is given below -

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

USES -

1. It is used for making casts of dentures by the dentists.

2. It is in manufacturing chalks, toys, etc.

3. Used in making walls of homes.

Answer 2

Answer:

caso41/2H2o+H2o =caso4.2H2o