30 Zn
Transition metal
Zinc
Galvanizes steel.
Properties of Zinc
- Atomic number (Z)
- 30
- Symbol
- Zn
- Atomic mass
- 65.38 g/mol
- Category
- Transition metal
- Group
- 12
- Period
- 4
- Electron configuration
- [Ar] 3d¹⁰ 4s²
- Electronegativity (Pauling)
- 1.65
- Atomic radius
- 142 pm
- First ionization energy
- 906 kJ/mol
- Melting point
- 692.88 K (419.7 °C)
- Boiling point
- 1180 K (906.9 °C)
- Density
- 7.134 g/cm³
- Phase at 25 °C
- Solid
- Discovered
- Known since ancient times
Frequently asked questions
What is Zinc?
Zinc (Zn) is a transition metal, element number 30 on the periodic table. Galvanizes steel.
What is the atomic number and atomic mass of Zinc?
Zinc has atomic number 30 and an atomic mass of about 65.38 g/mol.
What is the electron configuration of Zinc?
The electron configuration of Zinc is [Ar] 3d¹⁰ 4s².
Where is Zinc on the periodic table?
Zinc sits in group 12, period 4, and is classified as a transition metal.