What Is the Formula of the Carbonate Ion

question 83

Multiple Choice

What is the formula of the carbonate ion?

• A)CO₂^3-
• B) CO₃^2-
• C) C₂O₄^2-
• D) C₂O₄^1-
• E)C₂H₃O₂^1-

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Definitions:

Entropy

A measure of disorder or randomness in a system, often associated with the second law of thermodynamics regarding energy dispersal.

Substantial Energy

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The process by which cells break down glucose and other molecules to produce energy in the form of ATP.

Free Energy

The portion of a system's energy that can perform work when temperature and pressure are uniform throughout the system.