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Calcium burns in nitrogen to produce a white powder which dissolves in sufficient water to produce a gas (A) and alkaline solution. The solution on exposure to air produce a thin solid layer of (B) on the surface. Identity the compound (A) and (B)

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To solve the question step by step, we will analyze the information given and derive the compounds A and B. ### Step 1: Identify the reaction of calcium with nitrogen Calcium (Ca) burns in nitrogen (N₂) to form a white powder. The reaction is: \[ 3Ca + N_2 \rightarrow Ca_3N_2 \] This white powder is calcium nitride. ...
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