Name:  Zinc

Atomic Symbol and Mass Number: Zn [30]

Electron Configuration: [Ar] 3d    4s

Atomic Radii: 139 pm

Electron Affinity: 0

Oxidation states: -2, 0, +1, +2

Electronegativity value: 1.65

Elemental Group: Post-transition Metal

Uses and properties:

• Bluish-silver, lustrous metal that tarnishes in moist air, producing a layer of carbonate

• Brittle at room temperature but malleable at higher temperatures

• Reacts with both acids and alkalis

• Fair conductor of electricity

• Burns with a bright bluish-green flame

• Galvanizing iron to inhibit corrosion

• Alloys are used in die-castings for the car industry

• Container and electrode in zinc-carbon batteries

• Trace element for animal and plants

• Sunblock, make-up, and ointments

 

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