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CO32- ions consist of one C and three O atoms with two extra electrons, counting for the ion charge (2-).

  • C: 6 p+ and 6 e-
  • 3*( O: 8 p+ and 8 e) = 24 p+ and 24 e-
  • Ion charge: 2 e-

Total in carbonate ions (CO32-) : 30 protons (p+) and 32 electrons (e-)

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A Co3+ ion has 27 protons and 24 electrons. The charge of the ion indicates that it has lost 3 electrons, leaving it with 24.

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