Carbonic Acid Final

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Carbonic Acid H2CO3

Chemical Formula: Bonding:


• Molecular Formula = H2CO3 • Polar molecule

• Empirical Formula = H2CO3 • Very positive hydrogen and very negative oxygen
• Ionic Formula = None • Bonds between oxygen and carbon are polar and covalent

Physical Properties: Applications:


• Always in liquid state • Preparation of bubbly drinks

• Density = 1.668 g/mol • Used for fertilisers


• Insoluble in water • Used for pharmaceuticals

Chemical Properties: Lewis Structure:


• Weak unstable acid

• Dissociates into hydrogen ions (H+) and bicarbonate ions (HCO3- in


water
• Can form carbonate and bicarbonate salts

Peerapas Thiwatporn (Buckbeak) 1108

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