Is Zn (2+) zinc (II) or just zinc?

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2007-10-14 13:28:47 · 2 answers · asked by lirael1019 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

Zn^2+ is the ionic state and Zn is the elemental state.

2007-10-14 13:32:42 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Eddie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Just zinc. Metals with multiple oxidation states use Roman numerals in their names, or -ous- or -ic. Zinc is always 2+, so no reason to say Zn(II).

2007-10-14 13:35:08 · answer #2 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋