Carborundum, Silicon Carbide, SiC(s), Can Be Prepared by Reacting Silicon $\rarr$

question 26

True/False

Carborundum, silicon carbide, SiC(s), can be prepared by reacting silicon dioxide with carbon as shown in the following balanced chemical equation:
SiO₂(s) + 3C(s) $\rarr$ SiC(s) + 2CO(g)

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