Write the chemical name and formula of Gypsum. What happens when gypsum is heated at 373K. Write Chemical Equation for the reaction.

The chemical name of Gypsum is Calcium Sulphate Dihydrate.

The chemical formula of gypsum is CaSO₄.2H₂O   When gypsum is heated at 373K, It will form plaster of pairs and water.

$CaSO_{4} .2H_{2} O\xrightarrow{heat} CaSO_{4} .\frac{1}{2} H_{2} O+1\frac{1}{2} H_{2} O$

Gypsum → Plaster of Paris + Water

Tutorialspoint

Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

254 Views

Kickstart Your Career

Get certified by completing the course

Get Started