Textbook Fundamental J, 7b

[Jolie Sukonik 2B]

Select an acid and a base for a neutralization reaction that results in the formation of zinc nitrate.

Can someone explain why the reaction is: Zn(OH)2 + 2HNO <---> ZN(NO2)2 + 2H2O

Thanks! :)

[Joyce Pang 2H]

Zn(OH)2 + 2HNO <---> ZN(NO2)2 + 2H2O

Neutralization is just the reaction between an acid and base, resulting in the formation of water and a salt.

In this case, Zn(OH)2 would act as your base and HNO your acid. Both react to from your salt, Zn(NO2)2, and water.

[Joyce Pang 2H]

Additionally, if you were wondering more about how to get the equation-- assuming the textbook gave you the chemicals, the formula for Zn(OH)2 can be found using its configuration. It has 2 available electrons in the s-orbital, therefore it's 2+ charge. OH is 1- so the formula would be Zn(OH)2. Write out the acid-base reaction and then balance:)