Carbonate Chemical Formula

Carbonate Chemical Formula and Description

Carbonate

It is a salt of the Carbonic Acid characterized by the presence of carbonate ion. Carbonate is a poly-atomic ion with the formula of CO2−
3

Chemical Formula of Carbonate

Carbonate CO2−
3

Structural Formula of Carbonate

Chemical Properties of Carbonate

Metal carbonates decomposes on heating.

Example of S-Block Carbonates

H₂CO₃, Li₂CO₃, Na₂CO₃

Example of P-Block Carbonates

Al₂(CO₃)₃ , NH₄HCO₃ , PbCO₃

Example of D-Block Carbonates

MnCO₃, FeCO₃, Ag₂CO₃