Question 8.2
Write the balanced chemical equation for the following and identify the type of reaction:
Zinc carbonate (s) $\to$ Zinc oxide (s) + Carbon dioxide (g)

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Solution

Below is the balanced chemical equation for the given chemical reaction:

${ZnCO}_{3} (s) \to ZnO(s) + {CO}_{2} (g)$

It is a decomposition reaction as single reactant is breaking down into two products on heating.

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Question 8.2 Write the balanced chemical equation for the following and identify the type of reaction: Zinc carbonate (s) → Zinc oxide (s) + Carbon dioxide (g)

Below is the balanced chemical equation for the given chemical reaction: ZnCO3(s)→ZnO(s)+CO2(g) It is a decomposition reaction as single reactant is breaking down into two products on heating.

Question 8.2
Write the balanced chemical equation for the following and identify the type of reaction:
Zinc carbonate (s) $\to$ Zinc oxide (s) + Carbon dioxide (g)

Below is the balanced chemical equation for the given chemical reaction:

${ZnCO}_{3} (s) \to ZnO(s) + {CO}_{2} (g)$

It is a decomposition reaction as single reactant is breaking down into two products on heating.