bicarbonate ion
Sign in to saveIn inorganic chemistry, bicarbonate (American English: ) (IUPAC-recommended nomenclature: hydrogencarbonate) is an intermediate form in the deprotonation of carbonic acid. It is a polyatomic anion with the chemical formula HCO3–.
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- Chemical properties
- Physiological role
- Bicarbonate in the environment
- Other uses
- Diagnostics
- Bicarbonate compounds
- See also
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In inorganic chemistry, bicarbonate (American English: ) (IUPAC-recommended nomenclature: hydrogencarbonate) is an intermediate form in the deprotonation of carbonic acid. It is a polyatomic anion with the chemical formula HCO3–.
Bicarbonate serves a crucial biochemical role in the physiological pH buffering system.