Zinc is a bluish-white metal from the periodic table, and it is part of the transition metals group. Zinc is mainly used to create strong and lightweight alloys for aircraft and vehicle parts. It is also widely used in the galvanizing process, which protects steel from corrosion.
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| Atomic number | 30 |
| Group | IIB |
| Period | 4 |
| Mass | 65.38 |
| Latin name | Zincum |
| Electron configuration | [Ar]3d10 4s2 |
| Oxidation state | -2, 0, 1, 2 |