Zinc
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