Word equation: Nitric acid + Zinc → Zinc nitrate + Hydrogen gas
Type of Chemical Reaction: For this reaction we have a single displacement reaction.
Balancing Strategies: Reacting HNO3 and Zn will produce Zn(NO3) + H2 when using dilute HNO3.
Note that the "2" in Zn(NO3)2 applies to both the N and O3 in the parenthesis.