Atomic number:	12		Atomic weight:	24.3050
Shells:	2,8,2		Orbitals:	[Ne] 3s2
Melting point:	648.8°C		Boiling point:	1090°C
Covalent radius:	1.36	Å	Atomic volume:	13.97	cm³/mol
Atomic radius:	1.72	Å	Ionic radius:	.72 (+2)	Å
Electronegativity:	1.31		Oxidation states:
1st ionization pot.:	7.6462	V	2nd ionization pot.:	15.035	V
3rd ionization pot.:	80.143	V	Specific heat:	1.02	J/gK
Heat of fusion:	8.954	kJ/mol	Heat of vapor.:	127.40	kJ/mol
Thermal conduct.:	1.56	W/cmK	Electrical conduct.:	0.226	10^6/cm ohm
Density:	1.738	g/cm³	Valence:	2