Zinc
Zinc is a chemical element with the symbol Zn and atomic number 30. Zinc is a slightly brittle metal at room temperature and has a silvery-greyish appearance when oxidation is removed. It is the first element in group 12 of the periodic table.
Symbol: Zn
Atomic mass: 65,38 u
Atomic number: 30
Electron configuration: [Ar] 3d¹⁰4s²
Oxidation states: −2, 0, +1, +2 (an amphoteric oxide)
Period: period 4
Melting point: 692.68 K (419.53 °C, 787.15 °F)