Carbonate
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Carbonate is a negative ion with a relative charge of -2 and a chemical formula of CO3-2.
About Carbonate
- Carbonate has gained two electrons to have a relative charge of -2.
- Carbonate forms ionic bonds with positive ions.
- Carbonates containing a Carbonate are ionic compounds.
Edexcel
- Carbonates, reactions with acids, page 211, GCSE Combined Science, Pearson Edexcel
- Carbonates; reactions with acids, page 67, GCSE Chemistry, Pearson, Edexcel
- Carbonates; test for, page 198, GCSE Chemistry, Pearson, Edexcel