Question

Reaction of zinc oxide with an acid and a base

Answer 1

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• With an acid:

ZnO + 2HCl ===⟩ ZnCl2 + H2

H2 gas is liberated.

• With a base:

ZnO + NaOH ===⟩ ZnO + NaOH

No reaction take place.