1. Identify the Reactants
* Copper(II) carbonate: CuCO₃
* Dilute sulfuric acid: H₂SO₄
2. Identify the Products
* Copper(II) sulfate: CuSO₄
* Carbon dioxide: CO₂
* Water: H₂O
3. Write the Unbalanced Equation
CuCO₃ (s) + H₂SO₄ (aq) → CuSO₄ (aq) + CO₂ (g) + H₂O (l)
4. Balance the Equation
The equation is already balanced.
Final Balanced Molecular Equation:
CuCO₃ (s) + H₂SO₄ (aq) → CuSO₄ (aq) + CO₂ (g) + H₂O (l)