Zinc Oxide
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Key Stage 3
Meaning
Zinc Oxide is a solid (at room temperature) chemical compound with the formula ZnO.
About Zinc Oxide
- Zinc Oxide is a base.
- Zinc Oxide reacts with acids to produce a Zinc salt and water.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Zinc Oxide is a solid (STP) chemical compound with the formula ZnO.
About Zinc Oxide
- Zinc Oxide is a base.
- Zinc Oxide is held together by ionic bonds.
- Zinc Oxide has a giant ionic structure.
- Zinc Oxide reacts with acids to produce a Zinc salt and water.
- Hydrochloric Acid + Zinc Oxide → Zinc Chloride + Water
- 2HCl + ZnO → 2ZnCl2 + H2O
- Sulphuric Acid + Zinc Oxide → Zinc Sulphate + Water
- H2SO4 + ZnO → ZnSO4 + H2O
- Nitric Acid + Zinc Oxide → Zinc Nitrate + Water
- 2HNO3 + ZnO → Zn(NO3)2 + H2O