Zinc

Atomic Number: 30
Symbol: Zn
Average Atomic Mass: 65.409

Zinc

In some historical contexts,it was known as spelter.
moderately-reactive bluish-white metal that tarnishes in moist air and burns in air with a bright bluish-green flame..
Reacts with acids, alkalis and other non-metals
reacts with dilute acids to release hydrogen
used in steel to prevent rusting and corrosion
used in brass,nickel silver
Zinc is the primary metal used in American cents
zinc is the 23rd most abundant element in the Earth's crust
Boiling point: 907.0 °C
Number of protons/Electrons:30
number of Neutrons:35
crystal Structure:hexagonal