Zinc

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 **Atomic Number:** 30  **Protons:** 30

**Electrons:** 30

**Neutrons:** 35 
 * Average Atomic Mass:**  65.409

**Isotopes:** 64Zn, 66Zn, 67Zn, 68Zn, and 70Zn with 64Zn **Discovery:**  Discovered by Andreas Margraf, 1746 in Germany.

**Name:**  The name came from the German word "zink".

**Uses:**  dry batterys, roof cladding, and protects iron from crosion, soothe diaper rash and relieve itching, TV screens, and fluorescent lights.  <span style="color: #00e6ff; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;"> <span style="color: #b300ff; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">**Interesting Facts**: <span style="color: #00e6ff; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> Zinc is an irritant to human skin and is an severe fire hazard. It stimulates growth, fights infections and heals wounds. Zinc is vital during pregnancy because it is essential for the developing fetus were cells are rapidly dividing. The best source of zinc is lean red meats and seafoods, especially oysters. Zinc gluconate lozenges taken at th first sign of a cold reduces duration and symptom serverity by 42%. Insufficient zinc has been linked to anorexia, which responds well to zinc replacement treatment. Zinc abnormalities also often exist in mood patients. Zinc is a vital nutrient. The U.S. Penny id 98% zinc, with a copper coating.

<span style="color: #00e6ff; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">**Video:** <span style="color: #00e6ff; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;"><span style="color: #00e6ff; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> media type="youtube" key="99wPiMb-k0o" height="344" width="425" <span style="color: #00e6ff; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">**Sources:**
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 * <span style="color: #00e6ff; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">http://www.webelements.com/zinc/
 * <span style="color: #00e6ff; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">http://www.bigriverzinc.com/zincfacts.htm