Interesting facts about Zinc?
I'll give you facts about Zinc. Although I don't know if you'll find them interesting... :)
+ Symbol : Zn + Atomic number : 30 + Called spelter based on context
+ Moderately active
+ Bluish Grey metal
+ Burns in air with a bright bluish-green flame [ resulting to fuming zinc oxide ]
+ Reacts with non-metals [e.g. acids, alkali]
+ Zinc will react with dilute acids to release hydrogen if not completely pure
+ It is not magnetic
+ Fourth most common metal use
+ Primary metal used in making American cents in 1982
+ Zinc is used as part of the containers in batteries
+ Found in oysters
+ A turkey's neck is a good source of zinc
If you would like to see some more, I recommend a site:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinc
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It is used to make batteries.
Here's one fact for you. You must eat 10lbs. of zinc a year in order to be healthy.
"Zinc: Powering your health from the inside out." "Energize with Zinc: Fuel your body, fuel your life." "Zinc - Your daily dose of vitality and well-being." "Stronger, healthier, better - thanks to Zinc."
Some kinds do. But most of them have zinc in them.
yes, in someways. Zinc can be the fuel for some batteries.
Zinc salts are compounds that contain zinc ions. They are commonly used in various industries such as pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and cosmetics due to their diverse applications. Some examples of zinc salts include zinc oxide, zinc sulfate, and zinc chloride.
you should reuse zinc every time you have some and do not waste it
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Yes, zinc reacts with other elements to form compounds. Some common zinc compounds include zinc oxide, zinc sulfate, and zinc chloride. These compounds have various industrial and medicinal applications.
Zinc maleate is a salt with the chemical formula C4H2O4Zn. The IUPAC systematic name is zinc-2-butenedioate. Zinc maleate is an additive (stabilizing agent) for some polymers, as PVC.