How many valence electrons are present in the carbonate polyatomic ion? Carbon has 4 valence electrons, and Oxygen has 6. This is one of the polyatomic ions....so you should know the formula and the charge. Remember, each negative charge adds an electron.
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The chemical formula for the carbonate ion is \(CO_3^{2-}\). Show more…
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