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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 ''] |
Revision as of 13:36, 15 November 2019
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
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.