Question

How do you write a stoichiometric equation for the reaction between zinc carbonate and nitric acid?

Answer 1

`ZnCO_3(s) + 2HNO_3(aq) rarr Zn(NO_3)_2(aq) + CO_2(g)uarr + H_2O(l)`

Explanation:

Is this balanced? What would you likely see in the reaction? Zinc carbonate is a bit insoluble.