HNO3 + ZnO -----> ???

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HNO3 + ZnO -----> ???

Is it:

HNO3 + Zn0 ----> ZnNO3 + H2O?

2007-09-06 09:32:24 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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2HNO3 + ZnO -----> Zn(NO3)2 + H2O

2007-09-06 09:36:25 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Almost, but the equation must be balanced:
2HNO3 + ZnO ---> Zn(NO3)2 + H2O

Actually, do you mean ZnO (as in zinc oxide) or Zn0 (as in zinc metal). If it is Zn0 (which would make more sense) the equation is then:

2HNO3 + Zn --> Zn(NO3)2 + H2. That would be the oxidation of a metal by a strong acid

2007-09-06 16:36:40 · answer #2 · answered by Christophe G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋