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

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SOLUTION :Chemical nam of gypsum: Calcium sulphate DIHYDRATE
Chemical FORMULA of gypsum: `CaSO_4.2H_2O`
When Gypsum is HEATED at 373K, it will form plaster of paris and water.
`CaSO_4.2H_2O to^(373 K) CaSO_4.1/2 H_2O+1 1/2 H_2O`
(Gypsum ) (Plaster of paris)


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