What is the correct name and HELPPP!! What is the name and formula of an ionic compound containing the element with the
atomic number of 5 bonded to Carbonate? *
Boron Carbonide; B2(CO3)3
Boron Carbonate; B, CO,
Boron Carbide; B, CO,
Boron Carbonate; B2(CO3)3

Boron Carbonate; B₂(CO₃)₃

Explanation:

For names, carbonide does not exist; that rules out the first option. Carbide refers to just a carbon atom, not carbon and oxygen as in the polyatomic ion carbonate. That rids us of the third option. We are left with boron carbonate with the formula BCO or boron carbonate with the formula B₂(CO₃)₃.

Recall the carbonate polyatomic ion's formula: CO₃²⁻

Thus BCO cannot be the formula.

Option 4 is your answer, Boron Carbonate; B₂(CO₃)₃.

To further check your answer, observe the oxidation states of boron and the polyatomic ion carbonate. Boron can exist in oxidation states of either 2+ or 3+, and carbonate is only 2-; in this formula, boron will exhibit a 3+ state to balance out with carbonate.

2x3+ = 6+; 3x2- = 6-

6+ + 6- = 0; balanced

the answer to this question is 3.