Number of protons of zinc
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the atomic number of zinc, which is the number of protons in a zinc atom. This information is generally found on the periodic table of elements.
Answer
30
The final answer is 30
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 30
More Information
Zinc is a chemical element with the symbol Zn and atomic number 30. It is a bluish-silver, ductile metal.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the number of protons with the atomic mass. For zinc, its atomic number (which equals the number of protons) is 30.
Sources
- Chemical Element: Zinc - National Center for Biotechnology Information - pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Zinc - Element Information, Properties, and Uses | Periodic Table - rsc.org
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