Q880
The chemical name of 'Plaster of Paris' commonly used for setting broken bones is
A.
Calcium nitrate
B.
Calcium sulphate
AnswerC.
Calcium carbonate
D.
Calcium chloride
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
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.