Here's the balanced chemical equation for the reaction:
ZnO + 2HCl → ZnCl₂ + H₂O
This is a classic acid-base reaction where:
* Zinc oxide (ZnO) acts as a base.
* Hydrochloric acid (HCl) acts as an acid.
* Zinc chloride (ZnCl₂) is the salt formed.
* Water (H₂O) is the other product.