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Probably because calcium carbide isn't flammable. If you put water on calcium carbide, acetylene will be evolved, and that is flammable.

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Calcium carbide is prepared from quick lime at?

Calcium carbide is prepared from quick lime (calcium oxide) and coke in an electric arc furnace at temperatures above 2000°C. The process involves the reaction between calcium oxide and coke to produce calcium carbide and carbon monoxide gas. This reaction is represented by the equation: CaO + 3C -> CaC2 + CO.


Product formed between calcium carbonate and sodium metal?

The product formed between calcium carbonate and sodium metal is calcium carbide. Sodium metal reacts with calcium carbonate to form calcium carbide, sodium oxide, and carbon dioxide. This reaction is highly exothermic and can result in a violent release of heat.


What is the chemical symbol for calcium oxide plus carbon dioxide?

Calcium oxide is CaO, and carbon dioxide is CO2.


What is the empirical formula for calcium carbon and oxide?

Calcium = Ca Carbon = C oxide = O(2-) Calcium carbonate = CaCO3


Introduction about calcium carbide?

Calcium carbide is a chemical compound that is commonly used in the production of acetylene gas, a flammable gas with a variety of industrial applications. When mixed with water, calcium carbide produces acetylene gas through a chemical reaction that is used in welding, cutting, and portable lighting. The compound itself is produced by heating calcium oxide and carbon together in an electric furnace at high temperatures.


By what process do carbide lamps work?

For a carbide lamp to work, there is two chemical reactions that have to take place. The first chemical reactions occurs from calcium carbide and water. The second, is between calcium oxide and water. The reactions produce a very bright but gentle flame. The amount of water that combines with the calcium carbide and calcium oxide to produce this flame, is initially set by the operator of the lamp.


Does calcium carbonate decompose to make calcium oxide and water?

Calcium oxide, or quicklime, can be decomposed chemically into its components, calcium and oxygen. Calcium is an element and cannot be decomposed chemically.


What is Carbon Calcium Oxide?

You think probable to calcium carbonate, CaCO3.


What is formed when calcium carbonate decomposes?

quicklime (calcium oxide) is formed when calcium carbonate decomposes, as well as releasing carbon dioxide


When Calcium carbonate is heated .?

It decomposes into calcium oxide and carbon dioxide...


What happens to calcium carbonate when heated?

It decomposes into calcium oxide and carbon dioxide


What is the chemical equation CaCO3 heat CaO CO2 in words?

Calcium Carbonate + Heat ------------ Calcium Oxide + Carbon Dioxide