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Write the balanced equation for the The action of water on Calcium carbide


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  • A balanced chemical equation has equal numbers of atoms for each element involved in the reaction and is represented on the reactant and product sides.
  • The action of water on calcium carbide (CaC2)produces Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) and Ethyne (C2H2) as products.
  • Ethyne is a colorless gas with an ether-like odor (acetylene gas) and the reaction is exothermic in nature.
  • Balanced equation is as follows.

CaC2(s)Calciumhydroxide+2H2O(l)WaterCa(OH)2(s)Calciumhyroxide+C2H2(g)Ethyne


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