What Is the Chemical Name for Oyster Shell and Alcoholic Cobalt (II) Solution?

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The chemical name for oyster shell is calcium carbonate, primarily composed of calcium and carbonate ions. In the discussion, cobalt(II) oxide is identified as a compound formed from cobalt atoms with a +2 charge and oxygen atoms with a -2 charge. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding solvent properties, such as polar protic and aprotic solvents, in chemical reactions. Additionally, the discussion suggests broadening searches to include terms like "seashells" and "mollusks" for more comprehensive information.

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Oyster Shell?
Alcoholic CObalt (II) solution?

Any help would be appreciated... can't really find it at wikipedia...
if you could find a link of these please post

-Adam
 
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I don't know about oyster shell, but:

cobalt(II) oxide Could be a Co atom having a +2 charge which will join an O atom having a -2 charge. cobalt(III) oxide would have 2 Co atoms each with a charge of -3 surrounded by 3 O atoms each with a -2 charge. In each case, the O atoms maintin their -2 charge (as they tend to do)
 
also, the fact that it's dissolved in an alcohol means you might be trying to oxidize a molecule that doesn't dissolve in water. The solvent doesn't really matter, as far as reactions go. You just got to rmemember which solvents are polar protic, aprotic, and nonpolar :)
 
Equilibrium said:
What is the chemical name for...
Oyster Shell?

Any help would be appreciated... can't really find it at wikipedia...-Adam
You probably want to broaden your search to the larger grouping that Oysters belong (hint: seashells, mollusks)
I found a nice description searching under: composition of sea shells.
 
Oyster shell is a brand name for calcium carbonate, which makes sense because oysters shells are probably primarily calcium carbonate :smile: .

http://www.drugs.com/MTM/O/Oyster_Shell_Calcium_500.html
 
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