How many electrons are in the ion, CO3^2-

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How many electrons are in the ion, CO3^2-

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To find how many electrons are in the ion, CO3^2-.

 

 

About CO32-:

It is named as carbonate ion, a carbon oxoanion.

Carbon covalently bonded to oxygen atom of which 2 are single (sigma) bonds and 1 double (pi) bond, also gained 2 extra electron.

 

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