Zinc, a bluish-white metal known for its corrosion resistance, consists of 30 protons, 35 neutrons, and 30 electrons.
Zinc protons
- Protons = atomic number
From the periodic table, find the atomic number of zinc.
The atomic number of zinc is 30. Hence, zinc has a total of 30 protons.
Zinc neutrons
- Neutrons = atomic mass – atomic number
The atomic mass of zinc is 65.38, so we’ll take the roundup value as 65. And the atomic number of zinc is 30.
Subtract the atomic number (30) from the atomic mass (65). Hence, zinc has a total of 65 – 30 = 35 neutrons.
Zinc electrons
- Electrons = atomic number
The atomic number of zinc is 30. Hence, zinc has a total of 30 electrons.
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External links
- https://material-properties.org/zinc-protons-neutrons-electrons-electron-configuration/
- https://valenceelectrons.com/zinc-protons-neutrons-electrons/
- https://study.com/academy/answer/how-many-neutrons-protons-and-electrons-in-zinc.html
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