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The set up below was used to collect a dry sample of a gas.

Give two reasons why the set up cannot be used to collect carbon (IV) oxide gas.

Answer Text:
- Carbon (IV) oxide gas is denser than air.
- Carbon (IV) oxide will react with calcium oxide since Carbon (IV) oxide is acidic and calcium oxide is basic.