What is Zinc?
By Sienna Gartner
What are Elements?
oDefinition: An element is an certain type of
atom
oI will be presenting the structure, history,
and importance of zinc
Zinc’s Atom
Shell K
Shell L
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Shell N
Protons:
30
Neutrons:
35
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Nucleus
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Shell M
What is the Structure of Zinc?
o Blue-ish white color, can be liquid or solid
o 30 protons, 30 neutrons, 35 electrons
o Atomic weight: 65.39amu
o Atomic number: 30
o Symbol: Zn
What is the History of Zinc?
o Andreas Marggraf
o Indians, Greeks, Asians, Chinese
o 1746
o Europe
Why is Zinc Important?
o Batteries
o Pennies (also made with the element
copper)
o Prevent rusting metals
o Rainspouts
o And many more
Interesting Facts
o Boiling point: 907.0c
o Melting point: 419.58c
o Comes from the German word “zin” that
means tin
Conclusion
What I learned….
o 4th most used metal
o Zinc comes from Germany
o 30 protons
o 30 electrons
o 35 neutrons
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