The sBlock Elements - Result Question 42

####49. Identify the correct statement

(a) gypsum is obtained by heating plaster of Paris

(b) plaster of Paris can be obtained by hydration of gypsum

(c) plaster of paris is obtained by partial oxidation of gypsum

(d) gypsum contains a lower percentage of calcium than plaster of Paris

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Solution:

  1. (d) Gypsum is CaSO42H2O and plaster of Paris is (CaSO4)2H2O. Therefore, gypsum contains a lower percentage of calcium than plaster of Paris.

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