What happens when ZnCO3 is heated in the absence of air? Give the relevant equation.
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The type of equation that will occur is referred to as a decomposition reaction
The following is the reaction that occurs:
heat
ZnCO3 -----------> ZnO + CO2
(s) (s) (g)
This specific reaction usually takes place during the calcination of metal ores such this zinc carbonate to form the zinc oxide.
The following is the reaction that occurs:
heat
ZnCO3 -----------> ZnO + CO2
(s) (s) (g)
This specific reaction usually takes place during the calcination of metal ores such this zinc carbonate to form the zinc oxide.
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the equation will be znco3= zno+co2
it is a thermal decomposition reation.
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