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  • Magnesium Carbonate (MgCO3): Formula & Chemical Properties Explained
    There seems to be a misunderstanding in the question. There is no compound called "Carbonate Mg2". Here's why:

    * Carbonate Ion: The carbonate ion is CO₃²⁻. It has a -2 charge.

    * Magnesium Ion: Magnesium (Mg) forms a +2 cation (Mg²⁺).

    To form a neutral compound, the charges must balance. Therefore, the correct formula for magnesium carbonate is MgCO₃.

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