Question

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

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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.