Group Number Zinc (Zn) (& Color, Uses ... rev. 2022

All atoms have a group name assigned, even Zinc. Ok but how do we know what is the group name for an atom of Zn?

If we know the symbol, let's say Zn, we may then open any periodic table and search for Zinc. Any decent periodic table should have the group numbers when you scroll up starting from the element you found.

In the case of Zinc the group number is 12. There is a lot of cool stuff about Zinc that people simply don't know. Why not stick around for a bit?

Zinc Overview

Zn Group Number

12

Atomic Number

30

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

65,39

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Name Origin

German: zink (German for tin).

Atomic Symbol

Zn

Description

Bluish-silver, ductile metal.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Known to the ancients.
Year: Unknown
Location: Germany

Sources

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.

Want to learn more details and data about Zinc (Zn)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

Video

Are you having trouble understanding the basics of atomic elements? This video will walk you through:

• What is an element
• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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