Manganese Compounds and Carbonate Ions

The video tutorial explains how to write the chemical formula for manganese II carbonate. It begins by identifying the element symbol for manganese and explains the concept of polyatomic ions, focusing on the carbonate ion. The tutorial then discusses how to balance the charges of manganese and carbonate to form a neutral compound, resulting in the formula MnCO3. The video concludes with a summary of the process.

What is the element symbol for manganese?

• Mn

• Ma

• Mo

• Mg

What does the suffix 'ate' in carbonate indicate?

• It is a non-metal

• It is a metal

• It is a noble gas

• It is a polyatomic ion

What is the ionic charge of the carbonate ion?

• 2+

• 1+

• 1-

• 2-

How do you determine the charge of manganese in manganese II carbonate?

• By its atomic number

• By looking at the periodic table

• By the Roman numeral in its name

• By its color

What is the chemical formula for manganese II carbonate?

• MnCO3

• Mn2CO3

• MnCO2

• Mn(CO3)2