2007-02-08 11:58:03 · 6 answers · asked by guesswha 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
in organic chemistry they are called carbonium ions, and are reaction intermediates.
2007-02-08 12:05:49 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Barker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A negative carbon ion would be the carbide ion, C^4-.
It is present in compounds like silicon carbide, SiC.
2007-02-08 12:12:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Carbon ions have only been (comparatively) recently discovered in the tail of comets.
Go to < NewScientist.com > for all the info.
2007-02-08 12:15:45 · answer #3 · answered by Norrie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The carbonate ion is a polyatomic anion with the empirical formula CO3(-2) .
2007-02-08 12:03:17 · answer #4 · answered by Eric Inri 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A carbon atom that has gained at least 1 electron in an ionic bond.
2007-02-08 12:35:56 · answer #5 · answered by autumnleaves1990 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Im trying to find that out myself.
I have to find a model of one...
and its due tuesday!!!
lol
i dont really know what it is
all i know is that its an ion.
good luck
2007-02-11 06:40:11 · answer #6 · answered by Morgan L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋