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Write your observation and a balanced equation in the case of the following substances being heated.

Zinc carbonate.

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Solution

Zinc carbonate on heating decomposes to zinc oxide and carbon dioxide gas.

ZnCOA3(s)ZnO(s)+COA2(g)

This is similar to the decomposition of limestone (CaCO3CaCO3) to quick lime (CaOCaO) and carbon dioxide.

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Chapter 9: Practical Work - Exercise 9 (B) [Page 146]

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Selina Concise Chemistry [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 9 Practical Work
Exercise 9 (B) | Q 4.4 | Page 146

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