When water drops are added to calcium carbide in a container and the gas produced is passed through a jet and lighted, the resultant flame is called an?

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Chemistry - 2020 Subject: Chemistry

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When water drops are added to calcium carbide in a container and the gas produced is passed through a jet and lighted, the resultant flame is called an?
Answer Details
When water is added to calcium carbide, it produces acetylene gas. When this gas is passed through a jet and lighted, the flame produced is called an "Oxyacetylene flame". This flame is hot and is used in welding and cutting metal.

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