By Sienna Gartner What is Zinc?

o Definition: An element is an certain type of atom o I will be presenting the structure, history, and importance of zinc What are Elements?

Zinc’s Atom Protons: 30 Neutrons: Nucleus Shell K Shell L Shell M Shell N

o Blue-ish white color, can be liquid or solid o 30 protons, 30 neutrons, 35 electrons o Atomic weight: 65.39amu o Atomic number: 30 o Symbol: Zn What is the Structure of Zinc?

o Andreas Marggraf o Indians, Greeks, Asians, Chinese o 1746 o Europe What is the History of Zinc?

o Batteries o Pennies (also made with the element copper) o Prevent rusting metals o Rainspouts o And many more Why is Zinc Important?

o Boiling point: 907.0c o Melting point: c o Comes from the German word “zin” that means tin Interesting Facts

What I learned…. o 4 th most used metal o Zinc comes from Germany o 30 protons o 30 electrons o 35 neutrons Conclusion

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