Category:Carbonates

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Carbonates are compounds containing the carbonate ion (CO3)2-. All carbonates, but those of alkali metals, have very limited or little solubility, especially in water. Carbonates of strong bases are also quite basic, because of the very weak acidity of carbonic acid.