| Zinc |
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| Atomic Number - | 30 | Melting Point (°C,°F) - | 419.53 °C, 787.15 °F |
| Atomic Symbol - | Zn | Boiling Point (°C,°F) - | 907 °C, 1665 °F |
| Atomic Mass - | 65.39 | Electron Configuration - | [Ar] 3d10 4s2 |
| Group - | 12 | Electrons Per Shell - | 2, 8, 18, 2 |
| Period - | 4 | Protons - | 30 |
| Series - | Transition Metals | Neutrons - | 35 |
| Block - | f-block | | |
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Element Description - Zinc (from German zink) is a chemical element in the periodic table that has the symbol Zn and atomic number 30. |
Element Characteristics - Zinc is a moderately reactive metal that will combine with oxygen and other non-metals, and will react with dilute acids to release hydrogen. The one common oxidation state of zinc is +2. |
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