Write an equation to show the reaction between Plaster of Paris and water.
The chemical equation for the reaction of Plaster of Paris and water can be represented as
$\underset{Plaster\,\,of\,\,Paris}{\mathop{CaS{{O}_{4}}.\frac{1}{2}{{H}_{2}}O}}\,\,+\underset{Water}{\mathop{1\,\frac{1}{2}{{H}_{2}}O}}\,\,\to \,\underset{Gypsum}{\mathop{CaS{{O}_{4}}.2{{H}_{2}}O}}\,$
Write word equations and then balanced equations for the reaction taking place when -
$(a)$ dilute sulphuric acid reacts with zinc granules.
$(b)$ dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with magnesium ribbon.
$10 \,mL$ of a solution of $NaOH$ is found to be completely neutralised by $8 \,mL$ of a given solution of $HCl$. If we take $20 \,mL$ of the same solution of $NaOH$, the amount of $HCl$ solution (the same solution as before) required to neutralise it will be ...... $mL$
Fresh milk has a $pH$ of $6$. How do you think the $pH$ will change as it turns into curd ? Explain your answer.
Why should curd and sour substances not be kept in brass and copper vessels ?
Why do acids not show acidic behaviour in the absence of water ?