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Which group of the periodic table contains zinc?

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A labeled diagram of the periodic table entry for zinc, showing its atomic number 30, symbol Zn, atomic weight 65.38, electron configuration, name, hexagonal crystal structure, solid state at room temperature, and classification as a transition metal.
zinc

Zinc is a chemical element that belongs to Group 12 (also known as Group IIb or the zinc group) of the periodic table.1