Description : CaSO4 .½H2O is known as (A) Blue vitriol (B) Plaster of Paris (C) Gypsum (D) Zeolite
Last Answer : (B) Plaster of Paris
Description : The chemical name of "Plaster of Paris" commonly used for setting broken bones is – (1) Calcium nitrate (2) Calcium sulphate (3) Calcium carbonate (4) Calcium chloride
Last Answer : (2) Calcium sulphate Explanation: Plaster of Paris is the common name of Calcium Sulphate hemihydrate, with chemical formula: CaSO4.1/2H2O. Plaster of Paris is produced by heating gypsum to about 150°C.
Description : The chemical name of “Plaster of Paris” commonly used for setting broken bones is (1) Calcium nitrate (2) Calcium sulphate (3) Calcium carbonate (4) Calcium chloride
Last Answer : Calcium sulphate
Description : Salt cake is chemically represented by (A) ) Na2SO4 (B) CaSO4 . ½H2O (C) MgSO4 (D) BaSO4
Last Answer : (A) Na2SO4
Description : Heating of __________ to 120°C, produces plaster of paris. (A) Blue vitriol (B) Gypsum (C) Calcium silicate (D) Calcium sulphate
Last Answer : (B) Gypsum
Description : Calcination of gypsum produces (A) Plaster of Paris (B) Salt cake (C) Nitre cake (D) Lime
Last Answer : (A) Plaster of Paris
Description : Which of the following mineral is used in cement industry and plaster of paris? A. Marble B. China Clay C. Gypsum D. Fire Clay
Last Answer : ANSWER: C
Description : 'Plaster of Paris' is made by partial dehydration of – (1) epsom salt (2) gypsum salt (3) blue vitriol (4) green vitriol
Last Answer : (2) gypsum salt Explanation: Plaster is a building material used for coating walls and ceilings. Plaster starts as a dry powder similar to mortar or cement and like those materials it is ... sandpaper. These characteristics make plaster suitable for a finishing, rather than a load-bearing material.
Description : On heating, Gypsum loses certain percentage of its water content and becomes (1) Chalk (2) Calcium sulphate (3) Plaster of Paris (4) a pearl
Last Answer : (3) Plaster of Paris Explanation: Plaster of paris, quick-setting gypsum plaster consisting of a fine white powder (calcium sulfate hemihydrate), which hardens when moistened and allowed to dry.
Description : Gypsum is heated at........temperature to form plaster of paris.(a) 110degree Celsius (b) 120degree Celsius (c) 100degree Celsius (d) 101degree Celsius
Last Answer : (c) 100degree Celsius
Description : At what temperature is gypsum heated to form Plaster of Paris?a) 90°C b) 100°C c) 110°C d) 120°C
Last Answer : b) 100°C
Description : Plaster of Paris is obtained by calcining (A) Bauxite (B) Gypsum (C) Lime stone (D) None of these
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : How is Calcium Sulphate (Plaster of Paris), CaSO4·½ H2O (hemihydrate of calcium sulphate) prepared from gypsum?
Last Answer : It is obtained when gypsum, CaSO4·2H2O, is heated to 393 K. Above 393 K, no water of crystallisation is left and anhydrous calcium sulphate, CaSO4 is formed. This is known as dead burnt plaster'. ... quantity of water it forms a plastic mass that gets into a hard solid in 5 to 15 minutes.
Description : ‘Plaster of Paris’ is made by partial dehydration of (1) epsom salt(2) gypsum salt (3) blue vitriol (4) green vitriol
Last Answer : gypsum salt
Description : Setting of plaster of Paris is accompanied with (A) Hydration (B) Dehydration (C) Hydrolysis (D) Loss of CO2
Last Answer : (A) Hydration
Description : Which of the following is used for wrapping of fractured bones? (1) White cement (2) White lead (3) Zinc oxide (4) Plaster of Paris
Last Answer : (4) Plaster of Paris Explanation: Plaster of Paris is a plaster made by calcining gypsum. It can be used to impregnate gauze bandages to make a sculpting material called modroc. It is used ... (and sometimes still is) used to make classic plaster orthopedic casts to protect limbs with broken bones.
Last Answer : Plaster of Paris
Description : Setting of plaster of paris involves – (1) dehydration process (2) hydration to form other hydrates (3) oxidation process (4) reduction process
Last Answer : (2) hydration to form other hydrates Explanation: The setting of plaster of Paris takes place by hydration due to the formation of a solid crystalline hydrate and hardening of Plaster of Paris is ... . A slight expansion takes place in the process and heat is evolved. This process is exothermic.
Description : Setting of plaster of paris involves (1) dehydration process (2) hydration to form other hydrates (3) oxidation process (4) reduction process
Last Answer : hydration to form other hydrates
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Dehydration of ammonium carbamate to produce urea is endothermic (B) Direct use of liquid ammonia as a fertiliser for a tropical country like India ... manufacture of ortho-phosphoric acid (D) Phosphate rock when reacted with dilute H2SO4 produces superphosphate
Last Answer : (B) Direct use of liquid ammonia as a fertiliser for a tropical country like India is suitable
Description : Gypsum (CaSO4 .2H2O) is used for the reclamation of
Last Answer : Ans. Sodic/Alkaline soils
Description : Melamine formaldehyde resin which has a very high anti tacking properties, is not used for the (A) Electrical insulation purpose (B) Tanning of leather (C) Strengthening of plaster of Paris (D) Decorative laminates
Last Answer : (C) Strengthening of plaster of Paris
Description : CaCl(OCl) is the chemical formula of (A) Hypo (B) Bleaching powder (C) Plaster of Paris (D) Aqua regia
Last Answer : (B) Bleaching powder
Description : Write an equation to show the reaction between Plaster of Paris and water -SST 10th
Last Answer : ' solutions : -
Description : Why is plaster of paris stored in a moisture proof container? -Chemistry-10
Last 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.
Description : Who makes plaster of Paris? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : answer:
Description : Is Plaster of Paris organic or in organic?
Last Answer : Surely Inorganic ✌️
Description : What is Plaster of Paris ?
Last Answer : : Calcium carbonate composed of two atoms of water is called plaster of Paris.
Description : ‘Plaster of paris’ chemically known as (1) Sodium Aluminate (2) Calcium sulphate (3) Spdium bicarbonate (4) Sodium acetate
Last Answer : (2) Calcium sulphate Explanation: Calcium sulphate is a calcium salt that is used for a variety of purposes. It exists in various forms and states of hydration.
Description : What is formula of plaster of paris?
Last Answer : 2CaSO4.H2O
Description : Which metal is found in ‘plaster of paris’?
Last Answer : Calcium
Description : Plaster of Paris:
Last Answer : Compound of Calcium. When hydrated, the form is rigid. Blessing for broken bones. Also used for architecture designing(Model designing), Sculpures and for filling purposes in different areas.
Description : Explain the following: (i) Blood group (ii) Short circuit (iii) Short sight (iv) International date line (v) Plaster of Paris
Last Answer : Answers: (i) Blood group A blood type (also called a blood group) is a classification of blood based on the presence or absence of inherited antigenic substances on the surface of red blood ... calcium sulfate hemihydrate, nominally CaSO4 0.5H2O. It is created by heating gypsum to about 150 °C.
Description : Which of the following salts do not have the water of crystalisation? (i) Bleaching Powder (ii) Plaster of Paris (iii) washing soda (iv) Baking soda (a) (ii) and (iv) (b) (i) and (iii) (c) (ii) and (iii) (d) (i) and (iv)
Last Answer : (d) (i) and (iv)
Description : What is the name and chemical formula of the main product formed by heating baking soda. (a) sodium carbonate,Na 2 CO 3 (b) Bleaching powder ,CaOCl 2 (c) sodium chloride,Na Cl (d)Plaster of paris ,CaSO 4 .I/2H 2 O
Last Answer : (a) sodium carbonate,Na 2 CO 3
Description : Which mineral is used to make the Plaster of Paris?
Last Answer : Gypsum.
Description : Enlist constituents of Plaster of Paris and state the two uses of Plaster of Paris
Last Answer : The constituents of POP are It consists of calcium sulphate. It is chemically CaSO4. 1/2 H2O. It is obtained by calcining gypsum at 120 deg. C. by removing ¾ of water of crystallization. ... Used by orthopedic surgeon for setting bones g) Used for wall plasters, wall boards, structural tiles.
Description : Define plaster of Paris. State its uses.
Last Answer : A process which involves exposing the gypsum to very high temperature to create calcium sulphate and then grinding it into a fine white powder is known as plaster of Paris. Uses of Plaster of Paris:- ... , wall boards, structural tiles, statue etc. It is used for metal filling etc.
Description : State any two uses of "Plaster of Paris".
Last Answer : Uses of Plaster of Paris. 1. It is used as architectural decoration material for false ceiling, cornices and other decorative feature in interior finish. 2. It is used for making casts for statues. 3. It is used for wall plasters, wall board etc. 4. Ornamental work.
Description : What are the uses of Plaster of Paris?
Last Answer : The largest use of Plaster of Paris is in the building industry as well as plasters. It is used for immoblising the affected part of organ where there is a bone fracture or sprain. It is also employed in dentistry, in ornamental work and for making casts of statues and busts.
Description : The function of gypsum addition during cement making is to (A) Increase the density of cement (B) Decrease the cement setting rate (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)
Last Answer : (B) Decrease the cement setting rate
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) High early strength cement are made from materials having high silica to lime ratio (B) The function of gypsum in cement is to enhance its initial ... cements are known as silicate cement (D) Major component of greyish Portland cement is tricalcium silicate
Last Answer : (A) High early strength cement are made from materials having high silica to lime ratio
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Dry process is used for the manufacture of cement, when the raw material is blast furnace slag (B) Portland cement is made employing wet process (C) Gypsum is added to Portland cement to lengthen its setting time (D) None of these
Last Answer : (D) None of these
Description : In the manufacture of ortho-phosphoric acid by strong H2SO4 leaching wet process, keeping the reactor temperature above 100°C, results in the formation of undesirable (A) CaSO4 .½ H2O and CaSO4 crystals (B) Pyrophosphoric acid (C) Meta-phosphoric acid (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (A) CaSO4 .½ H2O and CaSO4 crystals
Description : Glauber's salt is chemically represented by (A) Na2SO4 .10H2O (B) CaCl(OCl) (C) CaSO4 .H2O (D) (NH4 )2SO4
Last Answer : (A) Na2SO4 .10H2O
Description : Main constituent of limestone is (A) CaCO3 (B) MgCO3 (C) Na2CO3 (D) CaSO4
Last Answer : (A) CaCO3
Description : Chemical formula of 'salt cake' is (A) Na2SO4 (B) CaSO4 (C) MgSO4 (D) BaSO4
Description : How does the setting of cement takes place & what is the role of gypsum in setting of cement ?
Last Answer : Ans When mixed with water, the setting of cement takes place to give a hard mass. This is due to the hydration of the molecules of the constituents and their Rearrangement. The purpose of adding gypsum is only to slow down the process of setting of the cement so that it gets sufficiently hardened.
Description : The most commonly used admixture which prolongs the setting and hardening time is (A) Gypsum (B) Calcium chloride (C) Sodium silicate (D) All of the above
Last Answer : (A) Gypsum