Question

What are some uses of the mineral gypsum?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Chemical formula of gypsum is $CaSO_{4}.2H_{2}O$ and it is a soft sulfate mineral that consists of calcium sulfate dihydrate.

Some uses of gypsum are as follows.

• It is used for manufacturing wall board.

• It is used in the manufacture of plaster of paris.
• It is also used as a fertilizer.

Thus, we can conclude that out of the given options, fertilizer, wallboard, and plaster of paris are some uses of the mineral gypsum.

Answer 2

Answer: What are some uses of the mineral gypsum? Select 2 choices.

fertilizer

medicine

wallboard

plaster of paris

electrical insulator

Explanation: