Acetylene

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Acetylene

Preparation of acetylene and the reaction of chlorine with acetylene are demonstrated. An antique carbide lamp is also demonstrated.

Molecular Model of Acetylene

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A ball-and-stick model of acetylene is shown.

Preparation and Combustion of Acetylene

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Calcium carbide is added to water. This produces acetylene gas, which is then ignited.

Reaction of Chlorine with Acetylene (Version 1)

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Hydrochloric acid is added to sodium hypochlorite solution to produce chlorine gas. Calcium carbide is added, producing bubbles of acetylene which burst into flame.

Reaction of Chlorine with Acetylene (Version 2)

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Calcium carbide with water in a container filled with chlorine gas reacts to produce acetylene which reacts vigorously with chlorine.

Carbide Lamp

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In an antique miner's lamp, calcium carbide reacts with water to form acetylene gas which is burned to produce light.