Calcium Carbide, CaC₂, Reacts with Water to Produce Acetylene Gas

question 29

Short Answer

Calcium carbide, CaC₂, reacts with water to produce acetylene gas, C₂H₂, which is used in welding applications. The other reaction product is calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)₂. How much calcium carbide is needed to produce 26 kg of acetylene, assuming the reaction yield is 100%?

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