[tiger2000]

Hello,

It has been a long time since I last studied chemistry, so forgive me for what might be a rather trivial question.

I was checking for some information regarding the gas “Acetylene” and found that is can be produced via the reaction of calcium carbide with water and I have two questions on the subject:

1- How exactly is the calcium-carbon bond in the crystal structure formed (step by step)?

2- Why is acetylene gas only stored after been dissolved in Acetone?

Many thanks

[ARGOS++]

Dear tiger2000;

For both question you may read on:   
           http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcium_carbide#Crystal_structure
           http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetylene#Safety_and_handling 

Good Luck!
                    ARGOS⁺⁺

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2- Why is acetylene gas only stored after been dissolved in Acetone?

Detonates under high pressure