Question

Which of the following compounds contains the Copper (II) ion properly written in a formula with the Carbonate ion CO3?

A) CuCO3
B) Cu2CO3
C) Cu3(CO3)2
D) CuCO3
E) Cu2(CO3)3

Please select the option that correctly represents the compound with the Copper (II) ion properly written in a formula with the Carbonate ion CO3.

Answer 1

The correct formula for Copper (II) Carbonate is CuCO3, which correctly represents a 1:1 ratio between the Copper (II) ion and the Carbonate ion.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct compound that contains the Copper (II) ion properly written in a formula with the Carbonate ion CO32- is A) CuCO3. The Copper (II) ion has a 2+ charge, and the Carbonate ion has a 2- charge, so they combine in a 1:1 ratio to form a neutral compound. Therefore, the proper formula for Copper (II) Carbonate is CuCO3.