2022: ☢️ Electron Configuration of Zinc (Zn) [Complete, Abbreviated, Uses ...

Electrons have a specific form of distribution (or configuration) in every atom, even Zinc. Some are hard to memorise (or predict), so what is the electron configuration of an atom of Zn?

In the case of Zinc the abbreviated electron configuration is  [Ar] 3d10 4s2. Nevertheless, check the complete configuration and other interesting facts about Zinc that most people don't know.

Zinc Overview

Zinc Complete Electron Configuration

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4 s2 3 d10

Abbreviated Electron Configuration

[Ar] 3d10 4s2

Sources

Found in the minerals zinc blende (sphalerite) (ZnS), calamine, franklinite, smithsonite (ZnCO3), willemite, and zincite (ZnO).

Atomic Symbol

Zn

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.

Atomic Number

30

Learn more about the atomic number.

Description

Bluish-silver, ductile metal.

Atomic Mass

65,39

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Name Origin

German: zink (German for tin).

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

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

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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