Bi2 (CO3) 3

Name of this compound

The name of this compound is:

Bi2 (CO3) 3 = Bismuth Carbonate

Explanation:

The name of the compound is derived from the name of the elements present in it.

The rule followed while naming the compound are:

1. The first element (always the cation) is named as such.

2. The second element (The anion) end with "-ate, - ide," etc

3. NO prefix is added while naming the first element.

For example : Bi2 can't be named as Dibismuth

Na2 = Can't be named as disodium

Hence the compound:

Bi2 (CO3) 3 contain two element : Bi and CO3. Here, Bi = cation (named as such) and CO3 = anion (named according to rules)

Bi = Bismuth

CO3 = carbonate

Bi2 (CO3) 3 = Bismuth Carbonate

The molecular mass of this compound is:

Molecular mass = 2 (mass of Bi) + 3 (mass of C) + 6 (mass of O)

= 2 (208.98) + 3 (12.01) + 6 (15.99)

= 597.987 u