Chemistry Ionic Equations

Question

Write a net ionic equation for the reaction that occurs when excess aqueous nitric acid is combined with solid zinc carbonate.

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J.R. S. · Accepted Answer

2HNO3(aq) + ZnCO3(s) ==> Zn(NO3)2 + CO2(g) + H2O(l)  ...  molecular equation2H+(aq) + CO32-(aq) ==> CO2(g) + H2O(l)  ...  net ionic equation

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