ZnO = zinc oxide. The rest, written out in the normal fashion Mg, Os, H are elements.
When zinc carbonate is heated in the absence of air, it decomposes to form zinc oxide and carbon dioxide. This is because the heat breaks down the zinc carbonate molecule into its constituent elements.
To calculate the accuracy of your ratio, compare the coefficients in your formula with the correct balanced chemical equation. Count the number of atoms of each element on both sides to see if they match. In this case, comparing the coefficients, we see that your formula is not accurate as it does not match the balanced chemical equation provided.
ZnO = zinc oxide. The rest, written out in the normal fashion Mg, Os, H are elements.
The formula is ZnO. Zn has an ion charge of 2+ and 0 has an ion charge of 2-. Therefore it cancels each other out only leaving Zn0.
When zinc carbonate is heated in the absence of air, it decomposes to form zinc oxide and carbon dioxide. This is because the heat breaks down the zinc carbonate molecule into its constituent elements.