Zinc Carbonate

Key Stage 3

Meaning

Zinc Carbonate is a solid (at room temperature) chemical compound with the formula ZnCO₃.

About Zinc Carbonate

Zinc Carbonate is a base.

Zinc Carbonate reacts with acids to produce a Zinc salt, Carbon Dioxide and Water.

Hydrochloric Acid + Zinc Carbonate → Zinc Chloride + Carbon Dioxide + Water

Sulphuric Acid + Zinc Carbonate → Zinc Sulphate + Carbon Dioxide + Water

Nitric Acid + Zinc Carbonate → Zinc Nitrate + Carbon Dioxide + Water

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Zinc Carbonate is a solid (STP) chemical compound with the formula ZnCO₃.

About Zinc Carbonate

Zinc Carbonate is a base.

Zinc Carbonate reacts with acids to produce a Zinc salt, Carbon Dioxide and Water.

Hydrochloric Acid + Zinc Carbonate → Zinc Chloride + Carbon Dioxide + Water

2HCl + ZnCO₃ → ZnCl₂ + CO₂ + H₂O

Sulphuric Acid + Zinc Carbonate → Zinc Sulphate + Carbon Dioxide + Water

H₂SO₄ + ZnCO₃ → ZnSO₄ + CO₂ + H₂O

Nitric Acid + Zinc Carbonate → Zinc Nitrate + Carbon Dioxide + Water

2HNO₃ + ZnCO₃ → Zn(NO₃)₂ + CO₂ + H₂O

References

AQA

Zinc; carbonate, pages 101, 103, 123, GCSE Chemistry; Student Book, Collins, AQA