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Question
Write the balanced chemical equation for the following and identify the type of reaction.
\[\ce{Zinc carbonate(s) -> Zinc oxide(s) + Carbon dioxide(g)}\]
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Solution
\[\ce{ZnCO3(s) -> ZnO(s) + CO2(g)}\]
Type: Decomposition reaction
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