Carbonates

**Definition:** Salts or ions of the theoretical carbonic acid, containing the radical CO2(3-). Carbonates are readily decomposed by acids. The carbonates of the alkali metals are water-soluble; all others are insoluble. (From Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)

**Tree numbers:** - D01.045.125 - D01.200.275.150 - D01.248.497.158.165

**Synonyms:** - Carbonate