Carbonate is a polyatomic ion whose oxidation number is -2. How many carbonate ions would be required to bond with aluminum in a neutral ionic compound?

Three carbonate ions are required to bond with aluminum in a neutral ionic compound.

Explanation:

An ionic compound is defined as the compound that is formed by the complete transfer of electrons takes place from one atom (forming cation) to another atom (forming anion).

A neutral ionic compound does not carry any charge on it.

As we know, aluminum is a trivalent atom having valency 3 and forms ion and carbonate is a divalent polyatomic ion having formula .

They both combine to form a neutral ionic compound named aluminum carbonate.

By criss cross method, the chemical formula of aluminum carbonate is

Hence, three carbonate ions are required to bond with aluminum in a neutral ionic compound.

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