Question

calculate formal charge of carbonate ion

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Answer 1

Answer:

Co2-3

Explanation:

Carbonate iron contains one carbon atom three type of oxygen

Answer 2

Answer:

2-3

Explanation:

the carbonate ion consists of one carbon atom and three oxygen atoms and carries an over all charge of 2.

the formula of the carbonate ion is co2-3

the atoms of a poly atomic ion behave as a single unit