Zn
Zinc Symbol (Zn)
Zinc is element 30 of the periodic table. Copy its symbol Zn and see its atomic weight, electron configuration and common compounds.
What does Zn mean?
Zn is the chemical symbol for zinc, element number 30 in the periodic table. Zinc is a transition metal in group 12, period 4. It is used to galvanise steel against rust and, with copper, to make brass.
Codes and properties
| Chemical symbol | Zn |
|---|---|
| Atomic number (Z) | 30 |
| Atomic weight (PubChem) | 65.4 |
| Group / period | 12 / 4 |
| Element category | transition metal |
| Electron configuration | [Ar]4s² 3d¹⁰ |
| State at 20 °C | Solid |
| Oxidation states | +2 |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.65 |
| Melting point | 692.68 K (419.53 °C) |
| Boiling point | 1180 K (906.85 °C) |
| Density | 7.134 g/cm³ |
| Discovered | 1746 |
| Common compounds | ZnO, ZnSO₄, ZnCl₂ |
How to type Zn
- Plain text: type
Zn— element symbols are ordinary Latin letters, with the first letter capitalised and the second lowercase. - Subscripts in formulas: use Unicode subscript digits (₀₁₂₃₄₅₆₇₈₉) for formulas such as ZnO — copy them from the chemistry keyboard.
- LaTeX: write
\mathrm{Zn}in math mode, or use the mhchem package:\ce{Zn}. - HTML:
Zn; for subscripts use<sub>, e.g.H<sub>2</sub>O.
Frequently asked questions
What is the chemical symbol for zinc?
The chemical symbol for zinc is Zn.
What is the atomic number of zinc?
Zinc has atomic number 30, meaning each atom has 30 protons.
What is the electron configuration of zinc?
The ground-state electron configuration of zinc is [Ar]4s² 3d¹⁰.
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Reference: Zinc on PubChem (NIH)