| name | Zinc |
| latin | Zincum |
| french | Zinc |
| german | Zink |
| symbol | Zn |
| proton number | 30 |
| atomic weight | 65.39 |
| Pauling electronegativity | 1.65 |
| electronic configuration | [Ar] 3d104s2 1s22s22p63s23p63d104s2 |
| melting point | 692.68 K, 419.53°C, 787.15°F |
| boiling point | 1180 K, 907°C, 1664°F |
| group | 12 |
| period | 4 |
| state (by 20°C) | solid |
| oxidation states | +2 |
This element has been known since ancient times. The particular discoverer is not known.