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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Nomenclature of Ionic Compounds

Question 13 • IA-Chemistry A Survey of Chemistry A

Calcium bicarbonate

Answer
A
CaHCO3
B
Ca(CO3)2
C
Ca(HCO3)2

Explanation

Calcium forms a Ca²⁺ ion, while bicarbonate (HCO₃⁻) has a 1− charge. Two bicarbonate ions balance one calcium ion, so the formula is Ca(HCO₃)₂, choice C.

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