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CHEMISTRY
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What is the correct formula for the compound calcium carbide?
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CaC
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Ca2C
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CaC2
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Ca2C4
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -What is Calcium Carbide? Pure Calcium Carbide is a colourless and odourless solid with the chemical formula CaC2.
Detailed explanation-2: -Calcium Carbide is a grayish-black lump or crystalline (sand-like) powder with a garlic-like odor. It is used to generate Acetylene gas, as a reducing agent, and in steel manufacturing and metal cutting.
Detailed explanation-3: -The formula for calcium carbonate is CaCO3.
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