Will calcium carbonate function as an electrolyte?

Question

Will calcium carbonate function as an electrolyte?

Answer 1

Carbonates are insoluble, but in reality SOME calcium carbonate will dissociate in water to give the calcium cation and carbonate anion.  Calcium carbonate is definitely a weak electrolyte and thus a poor conductor of electricity.  The solubility increases in acidic environments which is why CaCO3 is an effective antacid (gastric juice contains HCl, a strong acid).  This page has some basic solubility rules: http://www.csudh.edu/oliver/chemdata/sol...

Answer 2

Calcium carbonate improves strength of bones.

Answer 3

Calcium carbonate is an insoluble salt. In a saturated solution there will be so few ions that it can't be used as an electrolyte.

Answer 4

Yes. All salt solutions are electrolytes. The solubility of pure calcium carbonate is 47 mg per liter, pH 12. Its solubility is markedly increased when other compounds are present, especially when the pH is 7 or lower.

Answer 5

Not a very good one.  Calcium Carbonate is rather insoluble in water.  There will be few free-floating ions, so electricity won't be conducted easily.