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What is the formula of calcium carbonate​

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CaCO_(3)

Step-by-step explanation:

This is because calcium is a metal that forms ions with a 2+ charge (as it has 2 electrons on its outer shell).

Carbonate ions are complex ions with a 2- charge, so with one carbonate and one calcium, the 2+ and 2- charges will cancel out.

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Answer:

CaCO3... Answerrrr.....

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