Galvanizes steel, cofactor in 300+ enzymes.
Zinc is a transition element located in period 4, group 12 of the periodic table. It has the chemical symbol Zn and atomic number 30. The electron configuration of Zinc is [Ar] 3d10 4s2, giving it 2 valence electron(s).
Explore Zinc in interactive 3D with the Soren Periodic Table. View Bohr model, quantum orbital model, nucleus inspector, and phase lab with temperature and pressure controls. Includes fun facts, real-world uses, and NCTB curriculum integration for Bangladeshi students.