Question

what happens when zinc carbonate is heated in the absence of o2

Answer 1

When zinc carbonate heated in absence of air, it releases CO2 gas and forms ZnO.

Answer 2

When Zinc carbonate is heated in the absence of oxygen it gives Zinc oxide + Carbon dioxide.

ZnCO3 ——heat——> ZnO + CO2.

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