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Why is copper carbonate classified as a compound and not as a element?
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∙ 12y ago
It is called a compound because it is composed of more than one single element. Copper oxide is compose of the two elements copper and oxygen.
Because it is composed of two elements, copper and oxygen.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 12y agoBecause copper carbonate (CuCO3) contain in the molecule three different types of atoms from three elements.
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Is CuCO3 an atom?
No, CuCO3, or copper carbonate is a compound made up of an element and a polyatomic ion.
Are copper pipes a compound?
No, copper is a metallic element.
Is copper filings a compound element or mixture?
element
What forms when we add sodium carbonate and copper sulphate?
sodium carbonate + copper sulfate ===> copper carbonate (s) + sodium sulfateNa2CO3(aq) + CuSO4(aq) ===> CuCO3(s) + Na2SO4(aq)
What is the name of this ternary salt cu2co3?
copper(II) carbonate or cupric carbonate
Compound for copper carbon and oxygen?
Copper Carbonate.
Is CuCO3 an atom?
No, CuCO3, or copper carbonate is a compound made up of an element and a polyatomic ion.
Why does sodium carbonate not decompose when using a Bunsen burner?
because its a single, stable element. its not like copper carbonate, which is a compound of more that one element; here these elements can break apart
Is copper chloride an ionic compound?
No. Copper carbonate is a compound. As a rule of thumb if a substance has a two-part name it is probably not an element unless one of those word refers to its state (i.e. solid, liquid, gas, vapor)
Is copper carbonate a compound?
Yes, CuCO3 is a compound
Is copper an compound or element?
Copper is a chemical element. It can be a compound but copper is usually known as a chemical element.
What is copper carbonate compound?
CuCO3
What compound is CuC03?
Copper Carbonate
What element are in copper carbonate?
copper , carbon and oxygen
What is greenium?
An element is made up of only one type of atom. But greenium is made up of copper carbonate so therefore it is not an element. it is a compound! i think so anyway!! xlolx greenium is the scientific name for a compound (copper carbonate) so therefore experimenting on it lol lol lol xxx
Is copper ii carbonate a compound or mixture?
It is a compound that is made up of carbon, copper and oxygen. The "ate" in carbonate stands for oxygen.
What compound will be formed between copper ion and carbonate ion?
Copper and carbonate ions form copper carbonate. In practice, copper carbonate usually contains hydroxide ions as well.
