How to Write the Name for Cu2CO3

In this video we'll write the correct name for Cu2CO3. To write the name for Cu2CO3 we’ll use the Periodic Table and follow some simple rules.

Because Cu2CO3 has a polyatomic ion we’ll also need to use a table of names for common polyatomic ions, in addition to the Periodic Table.


Common Ion Table: breslyn.org/chemistry/naming/resources/common_i…

---Keys for Naming Ternary Ionic Compounds---

1) Name the metal (the cation) as it appears on the Periodic Table.
Na+ = Sodium Mg2+ = Magnesium Al3+ = Aluminum
2) Find the polyatomic ion on the Common Ion Table and write the name.

Note: It is possible to have two polyatomic ions such as NH4NO3. In this case find and write both names as found on the Common Ion Table.

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For a complete tutorial on naming and formula writing for compounds, like Copper (I) carbonate and more, visit:

breslyn.org/chemistry/naming


Drawing/writing done in InkScape. Screen capture done with Camtasia Studio 4.0. Done on a Dell Dimension laptop computer with a Wacom digital tablet (Bamboo).