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What is the difference between the gypsum and Paris?
What is the difference between the gypsum and Paris?
How can you make a Plaster of Paris?
How can you make a Plaster of Paris?
Plaster of Paris is produced when Gypsum is heated to a temperature of 150 degrees Celcius and then powdered.
What is the chemical formula for Plaster of Paris?
What is the chemical formula for Plaster of Paris?
CaSO4.1/2H2O
Study Notes
Chemical Reactions
- Chemical reactions involve the rearrangement of atoms to form new substances.
- Reactants are the substances that undergo change.
- Products are the new substances formed.
- Chemical equations represent reactions, with reactants on the left and products on the right, separated by an arrow.
- The Law of Conservation of Mass applies, meaning the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation. This is balanced.
Examples of Chemical Reactions
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Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)₂) reacts with carbon dioxide (CO₂) to produce calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) and water (H₂O). Ca(OH)₂ + CO₂ → CaCO₃ + H₂O
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Calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO₄·2H₂O) is a chemical compound.
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Description
Explore the fundamentals of chemical reactions, including the rearrangement of atoms and the distinction between reactants and products. This quiz covers the representation of chemical equations and the Law of Conservation of Mass, with practical examples to illustrate these concepts.