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Zn + HNO(3) = Zn (NO(3))(2) + N(2) O + H...

`Zn + HNO_(3) = Zn (NO_(3))_(2) + N_(2) O + H_(2) O `

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To balance the redox reaction of zinc and nitric acid, we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Write the unbalanced equation The unbalanced equation is: \[ \text{Zn} + \text{HNO}_3 \rightarrow \text{Zn(NO}_3\text{)}_2 + \text{N}_2\text{O} + \text{H}_2\text{O} \] ### Step 2: Assign oxidation states - **Zinc (Zn)**: 0 (elemental state) ...
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