Why is hydrogen carbonate(or hydrogen sulfate) called 'Bi' carbonate, 'Bi

Subject: Why is hydrogen carbonate(or hydrogen sulfate) called 'Bi' carbonate, 'Bi

Date: Thu Oct 9 16:15:27 2003
Posted by LEWIS MELVILLE
Grade level: 10-12 School: hspva
City: HOUSTON State/Province: TX Country: USA
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 1065734127.Ch

Message:


Bi means 2 so why is it used for hydrogen carbonate?

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