The reaction between zinc (Zn) and nitric acid (HNO3) produces zinc nitrate (Zn(NO3)2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and water (H2O). The balanced chemical equation for this reaction is as follows:
Zn + 2HNO3 → Zn(NO3)2 + NO2 + H2O
In this reaction, zinc reacts with nitric acid to form zinc nitrate, releasing nitrogen dioxide gas and water as byproducts.