Question 1
Choose the INCORRECT statement.
◦ Gypsum is CaSO
4∙ 2H
2O.
◦ Plaster of Paris is calcium sulfate hexahydrate.
◦ Quicklime is calcium oxide.
◦ Slaked lime is calcium hydroxide.
◦ Mortar used in bricklaying is made of slaked lime, sand, and water.
Question 2
Choose the INCORRECT statement.
◦ Temporary hard water contains the bicarbonate ion.
◦ Permanent hard water also contains anions other than bicarbonate.
◦ Ion exchange is accomplished by mixing chemicals in the water to precipitate hard water ions.
◦ Deionized water is water with ions removed by ion exchange.
◦ Boiler scale is a mixed precipitate of CaCO
3, MgCO
3, and rust.