Bicarbonate (HCO₃^-)is Considered an Anion Because It

Question

Bicarbonate (HCO₃^-)is considered an anion because it A) contains hydrogen. B) contains carbon. C) contains oxygen. D) carries a negative charge.

Accepted Answer

Bicarbonate carries a negative charge (-1), making it an anion. The other choices (A, B, C) refer to elements present in bicarbonate, but do not determine whether it is an anion or not.

Bicarbonate (HCO₃-)is considered an anion because it

Bicarbonate (HCO₃^-)is considered an anion because it