Every atom has an atomic number, even Zinc. But what is an "Atomic Number"?
The atomic number of a chemical element is the number of protons found in the nucleus of the atom of that element.Ok so I'll take you through some interesting facts and data about Zinc (That most people don't know).
Zinc Overview
Atomic Symbol
Zn (Zinc)
Description
Bluish-silver, ductile metal.
State at 20 °C
Solid
Sources
Found in the minerals zinc blende (sphalerite) (ZnS), calamine, franklinite, smithsonite (ZnCO3), willemite, and zincite (ZnO).
Found in the minerals zinc blende (sphalerite) (ZnS), calamine, franklinite, smithsonite (ZnCO3), willemite, and zincite (ZnO).
Uses
Used to coat other metal (galvanizing) to protect them from rusting. Also used in alloys such as brass, bronze, nickel. Also in solder, cosmetics and pigments.
Used to coat other metal (galvanizing) to protect them from rusting. Also used in alloys such as brass, bronze, nickel. Also in solder, cosmetics and pigments.
Discovery
Discovered By: Known to the ancients.
Year: Unknown
Location: Germany
Discovered By: Known to the ancients.
Year: Unknown
Location: Germany
Name Origin
German: zink (German for tin).
German: zink (German for tin).
Atomic Mass
65,39
Learn more about the atomic mass.
Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
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Along with basic atom / element information (like Zinc-Zn atomic number and all the other atom data), it also comes with color coded info about: State (Gas, Liquid or Solid at room temperature), Groups/series details and much more...
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