Zinc (symbol Zn) is element number 30 of the periodic table and belongs to the “Transition metal” category. Its atomic mass is about 65.38, and its phase under standard conditions is Solid. This element sits in period 4 and group 12 of the periodic table, and its electrons are arranged in shells of 2, 8, 18, 2. The short electron configuration of Zinc is [Ar] 3d¹⁰ 4s². Known uses of Zinc include Galvanizing, Dry-cell batteries and Brass alloy.
The electron configuration of Zinc (Zn), with 30 electrons, is shown below. The last shell (shell 4) is highlighted:
Distribution of 30 electrons of Zinc across shells K to N:
The transition metals are the d-block elements: usually good conductors of heat and electricity, with several oxidation states, and they form colourful compounds and important catalysts.
The atomic number of Zinc (Zn) is 30; that is, every atom of it has 30 protons.
The electron configuration of Zinc (Zn) is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s²; in short form it is [Ar] 3d¹⁰ 4s², and its last shell is 4s².
The chemical symbol of Zinc is Zn.
Zinc is located in period 4 and group 12 and belongs to the “Transition metal” category.
The atomic mass of Zinc is about 65.38 (atomic mass units).
The phase of Zinc under standard conditions is Solid.
Uses of Zinc include Galvanizing, Dry-cell batteries and Brass alloy.
Zinc was discovered by Andreas Sigismund Marggraf in 1746.
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