Question

what is the correct name for the compound in the image? lithium carbon oxide carbonate lithide lithium carbonate lithium carbide

Explanation:

The compound \(Li_2CO_3\) consists of lithium (\(Li\)) and carbonate (\(CO_3^{2-}\)) ions. In chemical nomenclature, when naming ionic compounds, we first name the cation (lithium) and then the anion (carbonate).

Answer:

Lithium carbonate