Which of the following is an interstitial carbide?
A) Silicon carbide
B) Tungsten carbide
C) Sodium carbide
D) Calcium carbide
E) Boron carbide

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Tungsten carbide is an example of an interstitial carbide, which means that it is formed by the inclusion of carbon atoms in between the tungsten atoms in the crystal lattice. The other options listed are not interstitial carbides, but rather covalent or ionic carbides formed by the bonding between different elements.

Which of the Following Is an Interstitial Carbide