The chemical formula of Plaster of Paris is:

C u S O_{4} .5 H_{2} O

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C a C O_{3}

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C a S O_{4} .1 / 2 H_{2} O

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N a_{2} C O_{3}

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The correct option is C $C a S O_{4} .1 / 2 H_{2} O$
Plaster of Paris is a fine white powder of calcium sulphate hemihydrate. The chemical formula of Plaster of Paris is $C a S O_{4} .1 / 2 H_{2} O$ .

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(a) What is plaster of Paris? Write the chemical formula of plaster of Paris.

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