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Question
Name the product obtained when Plaster of Paris is mixed with water. State the use of the product. Give two uses of POP.
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Solution
The chemical formula of Plaster of Paris (POP) is CaSO4.½H2O. Gypsum (CaSO4.2H2O) is formed on mixing POP with water as follows:
CaSO4.½H2O + 1½ H2O → CaSO4.2H2O
Uses of POP:-
- In hospitals, as plaster for supporting fractured bones in the right position.
- For making decorative materials and for making wall surfaces smooth.
- As a fire-proofing material.
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