Gypsum

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Gypsum: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Gypsum and Uses of Gypsum

Important Questions on Gypsum

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_____ is used in making cement.

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The chemical formula of gypsum is _____.

Choose from the following:

A: CaSO5.2H2O

B: CaSO4.2H2O

 

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The chemical name of gypsum is:

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How does gypsum help in reducing the salinity of soil?

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What is the common name for calcium sulfate dihydrate?

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What makes gypsum useful in making casts for broken bones?

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What is the effect of gypsum on the pH of the soil?

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What is one of the chemical reactions that occur when gypsum is heated?

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How is gypsum used to reduce soil acidity?

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What is the main ingredient of plaster of Paris?

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What is the process of making plaster of Paris from gypsum?

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Which of the following is an environmental benefit of using gypsum?

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How does gypsum affect the hardness of cement?

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Which of the following is an industrial use of gypsum?

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What is one of the primary uses of gypsum in the medical field?

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What happens to gypsum when it is heated to high temperatures?

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How is gypsum used in the manufacture of plaster of Paris?

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Which of the following is a property of gypsum?

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What is the common use of gypsum in agriculture?

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What form is gypsum primarily found in nature?