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Aluminium oxide contains `52.9%` aluminium and carbon dioxide contains `27.27%` carbon. Assuming the law of reciprocal proportions, calculalte the percentage of aluminium in aluminium carbide.

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To solve the problem, we need to calculate the percentage of aluminum in aluminum carbide (Al4C3) using the information provided about aluminum oxide (Al2O3) and carbon dioxide (CO2). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Percentages**: - Aluminum oxide (Al2O3) contains 52.9% aluminum. - Carbon dioxide (CO2) contains 27.27% carbon. ...
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