Carbonates
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Salts or ions of the theoretical carbonic acid, containing the radical CO2(3-). Carbonates are readily decomposed by acids. The carbonates of the alkali metals are water-soluble; all others are insoluble. (From Grant and Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)
Synonyms
- Carbonate
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