Carbonate and Bicarbonate

Carbonate (CO32-) and bicarbonate (HCO3-) are both ions that contain carbon and oxygen atoms. The main difference between the two is the number of hydrogen atoms they contain. Bicarbonate (HCO3-) has one hydrogen ion (H+) attached to the carbonate ion (CO32-). Bicarbonate is an important component of the pH buffering system in the body, which…