Difference between revisions of "Zinc"
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[[Zinc]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with an [[Atomic Number|atomic number]] of 30. | [[Zinc]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with an [[Atomic Number|atomic number]] of 30. | ||
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[[Zinc]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 30 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | [[Zinc]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 30 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | ||
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: [[Zinc]] is [[sonorous]]. | : [[Zinc]] is [[sonorous]]. | ||
: [[Zinc]] is [[ductile]]. | : [[Zinc]] is [[ductile]]. | ||
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| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0198359381/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0198359381&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=47c8d1ae58d8b3a5e2094cd447154558 ''Zinc, page 221, GCSE Chemistry; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA ''] | ||
| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0008158762/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0008158762&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=a0fffa35b3ea49a63404f6704e0df7cc ''Zinc, pages 35, 130, 134, 139, 182, 208, 339-40, GCSE Chemistry; Student Book, Collins, AQA ''] | ||
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| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0198359829/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0198359829&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=90e8d7b4f039d53035238fa0320fe00b ''Zinc, pages 214, 215, 219, Gateway GCSE Chemistry, Oxford, OCR ''] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:14, 5 March 2020
Contents
Key Stage 2
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Zinc is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 30.
About Zinc
Molecular Structure
- Zinc has the chemical symbol Zn.
- Zinc atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Zinc as 30 protons and 35 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 30 and an atomic mass of 65.
- Zinc is in Period 4 of the Periodic Table because it has 4 electron shells.
Properties
- Zinc is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Zinc is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Zinc is malleable.
- Zinc is sonorous.
- Zinc is ductile.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Zinc is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 30 protons in the nucleus.
About Zinc
Molecular Structure
- Zinc has the chemical formula Zn.
- Zinc atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Zinc has 35 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 65.
- Zinc is in Period 4 of the Periodic Table because it has 4 electron shells.
- Zinc loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Zinc forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Zinc is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Zinc is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Zinc is malleable.
- Zinc is sonorous.
- Zinc is ductile.
References
AQA
- Zinc, page 221, GCSE Chemistry; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA
- Zinc, pages 35, 130, 134, 139, 182, 208, 339-40, GCSE Chemistry; Student Book, Collins, AQA