A sulphate salt of Group 2 element of the Periodic Table is a white, soft substance, which can be moulded into different shapes by making its dough. When this compound is left in the open for some time, it becomes a solid mass and cannot be used for moulding purposes. Identify the sulphate salt, and why does it show such behaviour? Give the reaction involved.
Calcium belongs to group 2. Calcium sulphate is a white soft substance. It is known as Plaster of Paris, which can be moulded into different shapes by making its dough.
When Plaster of Paris is left for some time in open, it turns into a solid mass because of a reaction with moisture present in the atmosphere. The solid mass so formed is known as gypsum and cannot be further used for moulding.
The chemical equation is given below:
$CaSO_4.1/2H_2O+ H_2O + 1/2H_2O→CaSO_4.2H_2O$
Plaster of Paris Gypsum
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