I had a fall and was put in a gypsum plaster for six weeks to realign a broken…
2016
I had a fall and was put in a gypsum plaster for six weeks to realign a broken bone in my hand. Gypsum is _________.
- A.
Calcium Chloride
- B.
Calcium Carbonate
- C.
Calcium Sulfate
- D.
Calcium Nitrate
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Correct answer: C
Gypsum is chemically known as calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO4·2H2O). When used in medical casts, it hardens through a chemical reaction with water to form a solid structure that supports broken bones during healing.