What are the properties of the element zinc?

Answer by  ScottHorn (232)

Zinc is a shiny metallic element similar to magnesium. It's atomic number is 30 and it's atomic mass is 65.38 g/mol. It is an intermediate conductor of electricity, and has a low melting point compared to other transition metals. It is important to biological systems, and is an essential nutrient in humans.

Answer by  reliable80 (125)

Zinc is a hard brittle metal with a bluish white luster. It oxidizes, or tarnishes, in moist air to form a dull protective outer layer. Zinc is moderately reactive, especially with oxygen and weak acids. Zinc has an atomic number of 30 and an atomic mass of 65.38 g/mol. Its density is 7.14 g/cm^3 - less dense than iron.

Answer by  Bibitha (17)

Zinc (Symbol Zn; Atomic number 30) is a lustrous bluish-white metal. It is a transition metal. It is brittle and crystalline at ordinary temperatures. It will combine with oxygen and other non-metals, will react with dilute acids to release hydrogen.

Answer by  Haggis96 (143)

Zinc is a bluish-white, lustrous, diamagnetic metal, less dense than iron and its crystal structure is hexagonal. It becomes malleable between 100 and 150 °C, but returns to its normal, brittle state above 210 °C. Its melting point is 420 °C, and its boiling point 900 °C.