Translations:Zinc/19/en

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Reactivity

Zinc has an electron configuration of [Ar]3d¹⁰4s² and is a member of the group 12 of the periodic table. It is a moderately reactive metal and strong reducing agent. The surface of the pure metal tarnishes quickly, eventually forming a protective passivating layer of the basic zinc carbonate, Zn
₅(OH)
₆(CO₃)
₂, by reaction with atmospheric carbon dioxide.

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