NEETChemistrys Block Elements
Which of the following is a characteristic property of Plaster of Paris?
Options
- AIt remains soft indefinitely
- BIt doesn't set with water
- CIt sets into a hard solid in a short time
- DIt dissolves in water
Correct answer
C. It sets into a hard solid in a short time
Step-by-step solution
Plaster of Paris has the characteristic property of setting into a hard solid in a relatively short time when mixed with water.