Answer:
Cation = Mn³⁺
Anion = CO₃²⁻
Explanation:
An ionic compound is formed by a combination of positive and negative ions that are held together by ionic bonds.
The positively charged ions have a tendency to lose electrons and are called cations. In contrast the negatively charged ions called anions show a tendency to accept or attract electrons. In general, metals show a propensity to lose electrons thereby forming cations.
The given compound is: Mn₂(CO₃)₃ i.e. manganese carbonate
Here, manganese Mn is a transition metal and therefore will be the cation.
The anion is the polyatomic species, carbonate which carries a charge of -2.
Since the molecule is neutral the charges need to be balanced. If the charge on Mn is say'x' then:
2x +(3)(-2) = 0
i.e. x = +3
Hence:
Cation = Mn³⁺
Anion = CO₃²⁻
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