GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

MINERAL PHYSICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The basic carbonate structure is
A
1 C + 3 O
B
1 C + 4 O
C
1 C +1 O
D
3 C + 1 O
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Carbonate is a polyatomic anion with the formula CO2−3 and has a trigonal planar molecular structure which consists of a carbon atom surrounded by three oxygen atoms. The carbonate ion is a moderately strong base, so by definition of a Lewis base, it attracts protons in aqueous solutions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Carbonates (CO3–) are actually weak bases.

Detailed explanation-3: -Carbonate Ion is a polyatomic ion with formula of CO3(2-).

Detailed explanation-4: -The substance with the chemical formula CO3 goes by the name carbonate. Carbonate is made of 1 atom of carbon and 3 atoms of oxygen and has an electric charge of −2. This negative charge means that a single ion of carbonate has 2 more electrons than protons.

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