Carbonate

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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