What could be done to change this carbide ion to a neutral carbon atom?

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Dayton Glover

1 March, 05:08

What could be done to change this carbide ion to a neutral carbon atom?

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Zane Krueger · Answer 1

In order to change a carbide ion to a neutral carbon atom we need to remove 4 electrons from the ionic atom. It has a formula of C4 - and is called methanides. To change it to a neutral, we should be able to get rid of the charge of this atom.