What are the five uses of Plaster of Paris? [5 MARKS]
Each point: 1 Mark Uses of plaster of paris are:-
How is plaster of paris obtained ? What reaction is involved in the setting of a paste of plaster of paris? What is it used for? [3 MARKS]
(a) What is plaster of Paris? Write the chemical formula of plaster of Paris.
(b) How is plaster of Paris prepared? Write the chemical equation of the reaction involved.
(c) Explain why plaster of Paris should be stored in a moisture-proof container.
(d) State two important uses of plaster of Paris.