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Plaster of Paris should be stored in a moisture proof container. Explain why ?

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The Plaster of Paris should be stored in a moistureproof container as it absorbs water from moisture and turns into a hard substance (Gypsum) as shown in the following chemical equation.

CaSO4.1/2H2O+1 1/2H2  CaSO4.2H2O

CaSO4.1/2H2O- (Plaster of Paris)

 CaSO4.2H2O-(Gypsum)

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