Re: Basic copper(II) carbonate dot?



WAYNEL wrote:
> Hi
>
> In the formula CuCO3.Cu(OH)2 +4HCl => 2CuCl2 +CO2 + 3H2O
> is the dot between CuCO3 Cu(OH)2 the sharing of an ionic bond?
>
> I am familiar with understanding chemical formula but could someone
> help and explain the dot? Is the dot used because it is a transition?
>
> A web link would be good.
>
> Cheers
> WayneL

The dot is just an easy way to mark the constituents and has nothing to
do with any transition ... Like the dot in CuSO4.5H2O ...

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