What is the difference between carbonate and bicarbonate?

1 Answer
Apr 26, 2016

HCO_3^- versus CO_3^(2-)" bicarbonate versus carbonate."

Explanation:

The "bi" prefix generally means the addition of H^+. Bisulfate HSO_4^-, bisulfite, HSO_3^-, biphosphate, HPO_4^(2-).

Bicarbonate salts are generally soluble, much more so than the carbonates.