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Chapter 6, Problem 132P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Acetylene \(\left(C_{2} H_{2}\right)\) can be made by reacting calcium carbide \(\left(\mathrm{CaC}_{2}\right)\) with water. (a) Write an equation for the reaction. (b) What is the maximum amount of heat (in joules) that can be obtained from the combustion of acetylene, starting with 74.6 g of \(\mathrm{CaC}_{2}\)?
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QUESTION:
Acetylene \(\left(C_{2} H_{2}\right)\) can be made by reacting calcium carbide \(\left(\mathrm{CaC}_{2}\right)\) with water. (a) Write an equation for the reaction. (b) What is the maximum amount of heat (in joules) that can be obtained from the combustion of acetylene, starting with 74.6 g of \(\mathrm{CaC}_{2}\)?
ANSWER:Step 1 of 5
is known as calcium carbide.