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Copper Carbonate

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Meaning

Copper Carbonate is a solid (STP) chemical compound with the formula CuCO3.

About Copper Carbonate

Copper Carbonate is a base.
Copper Carbonate reacts with acids to produce a Copper salt, Carbon Dioxide and Water.
Hydrochloric Acid + Copper CarbonateCopper Chloride + Carbon Dioxide + Water
2HCl + CuCO3 → CuCl2 + CO2 + H2O
Sulphuric Acid + Copper CarbonateCopper Sulphate + Carbon Dioxide + Water
H2SO4 + CuCO3 → CuSO4 + CO2 + H2O
Nitric Acid + Copper CarbonateCopper Nitrate + Carbon Dioxide + Water
2HNO3 + CuCO3 → Cu(NO3)2 + CO2 + H2O