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Crude calcium carbide is made in an elec...

Crude calcium carbide is made in an electric furance by the following reactions:
`CaO+3CtoCaC_2+CO`. The product contains `85%` of `CaC_2` and `15%` unreacted CaO.
(a). How much CaO should we start with to produce 450 kg of crude product?

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To determine how much CaO should be started with to produce 450 kg of crude calcium carbide (CaC₂), we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the Composition of the Crude Product The crude product contains: - 85% CaC₂ - 15% unreacted CaO ### Step 2: Calculate the Mass of CaC₂ and CaO in the Crude Product ...
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