Atomic # 30
Atomic mass- 65.409g
Symbol- Zn
protons = electrons,
so 30 protons,30 electrons and 35 neutrons.
The atomic mass is also found by adding the protons and neutrons.
It can be found in group 12,period 4. Zinc is a transition metal.
Zinc has an oxidation state of 2+.
Melting point- 420 C
Boiling point- 907 C
Typical compounds formed are: zinc oxide, zinc sulfide and zinc nitrate.
According to records, a German scientists named Andreas Margraf discovered the element in 1746. Even though he was recognized for the discovery, historians agree ancient people created statues with some amount of zinc.
Zinc can be found in united states, Canada and Australia.
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