A salt or other compound containing a carbonate ion CO32-.
A salt or other compound containing a carbonate ion CO32-. Carbonates are widely found as minerals in the Earth's crust. The usual laboratory test for a carbonate is to react a sample with dilute acid, as it will release carbon dioxide.
Carbonates are widely found as minerals in the Earth's crust. The usual laboratory test for a carbonate is to react a sample with dilute acid, as it will release carbon dioxide.