Zinc

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Zinc is a chemical element, having the chemical symbol Zn.

Zinc
65.409(4)



  Zn
30
[Ar] 4s2 3d10
[ ? ] Transition metal:

Its atomic number (the number of protons) is 30. It has a Standard Atomic Weight of 65.409(4), and is typically found as a solid in its elemental form.

Zinc is considered to be a member of the "Transition metal" class of elements, has a boiling point of 907 °C , and a melting point of 419.5 °C .