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08/09/2021 7:53 pm
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A compound X which is prepared from gypsum has the property of hardening when mixed with a proper quantity of water.
(a) Identify the compound X
(b) Write the chemical equation for its preparation.
(c) For what purpose is it used in hospitals?
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08/09/2021 7:57 pm
(a) Compound X is Plaster of Paris.
(b) The chemical equation for its preparation is:
CaSO4.2H2O + Heat at 100°C + 373K → CaSO4.1/2H2O + 1\(\frac{1}{2}\)H2O
(c) Plaster of Paris (POP) is used in hospitals for setting fractured bones in the right position to ensure correct healing.