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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Nomenclature of Ionic Compounds

Question 22 • IA-Chemistry A Survey of Chemistry A

Calcium bicarbonate

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

Explanation

Calcium forms a 2+ ion, Ca²⁺, while bicarbonate is a 1− ion, HCO₃⁻. Two bicarbonate ions are needed to balance one calcium ion, giving Ca(HCO₃)₂. Therefore, the correct choice is Ca(HCO₃)₂.

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