Chemistry, asked by tanishqsingh, 1 year ago

why is the formula of calcium carbide.CaC₂

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Answered by tithi
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This is so because one molecule of calcium carbide consists of one calcium atom and two carbom atoms.

tithi: Hope i helped u:)
tanishqsingh: bt the valency of carbon is 4.so the formula should be Ca2C
Answered by kvnmurty
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see the enclosed document

Also, the electron affnity of carbon  :   153.9 Kilo Joule / mol
for calcium it is just 2.37 kilo Joule / Mol
electrons in carbon are bonded strongly.
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