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2 Zn + O2 = 2 ZnO (zinc oxide, a white powder)

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zn+o2= zno+o1 i think

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you get zinc oxide

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Yes, and the zinc oxide (ZnO) is formed.

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Q: What happens when zinc reacts with oxygen?
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