What is the chemical name of the compound cu2co3? copper (i) carbonate copper (ii) carbonate copper (iii) carbonate (ii) copper (iii) carbonate copper carbonate

Copper(I) Carbonate is the chemical name of the compound cu2co3. It is also known with the name Cuprous Carbonate. It have following properties: -
1) Melting point is 200 ̊C (392 ̊F)
2) Boiling point 290 ̊C (554 ̊F)
3) Density 3.9 g/cm3
It is a light green powder at room temperature which is insoluble in water, having Molar Mass 187.1009.

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Ishankahps Ishankahps · Answer 2 · 2018-07-18T16:24:53+02:00

Answer is "copper(i) carbonate".

The compound is Cu₂CO₃.

Cation = Cu⁺

Anion = CO₃²⁻

First we have to state the name of the cation. The cation is copper. Charge on the cation in Cu₂CO₃ is +1. Hence, the name of the cation is copper(i).

Then, let's name the anion of the compound. The anion is carbonate.

When naming whole compound first state the cation and keep a space. After the space, state the name of anion.

Hence Cu₂CO₃ can be named as copper(i) carbonate.