30

Z
Zinc
65.39

Atomic number
atomic mass
# of protons
# of neutrons
# of electrons

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For the element Zinc (Zn), with the atomic number 30 and atomic mass approximately 65.39, we can derive the other properties as follows:

  • Atomic Number: 30 (This indicates the number of protons.)

  • Atomic Mass: Approximately 65.39

  • Number of Protons: 30 (same as the atomic number)

  • Number of Electrons: 30 (in a neutral atom, the number of electrons equals the number of protons)

  • Number of Neutrons: To calculate the number of neutrons, we can use the formula:

    \[ \text{Number of Neutrons} = \text{Atomic Mass} - \text{Number of Protons} \]

    The atomic mass of Zinc (rounded to the nearest whole number) is approximately 65. Therefore:

    \[ \text{Number of Neutrons} = 65 - 30 = 35 \]

So, summarizing:

  • Atomic Number: 30
  • Atomic Mass: 65.39
  • Number of Protons: 30
  • Number of Neutrons: 35
  • Number of Electrons: 30