Question

Which one of the following materials contains calcium?

  1. China clay
  2. Corundum
  3. Gypsum
  4. Talc

Answer:

Option C: Gypsum

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Gypsum”.

Gypsum is a soft sulfate mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate, with the chemical formula CaSO 4·2H2O.

It is widely mined and is used as a fertilizer and as the main constituent in many forms of plaster, blackboard/sidewalk chalk, and drywall.