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Title: During the production of iron, the formation of CaSiO3 (slag) from the reaction of CaO (lime) and Si
Post by: Whelan on May 7, 2015
During the production of iron, the formation of CaSiO3 (slag) from the reaction of CaO (lime) and SiO2 (sand), shown below, facilitates the separation of the iron from the gangue.

CaO(s) + SiO2(s) → CaSiO3(l)

In this reaction the acidic oxide is ________ and the basic oxide is ________.


Title: Re: During the production of iron, the formation of CaSiO3 (slag) from the reaction of CaO (lime) an
Post by: hbutler2 on May 11, 2015
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