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It is a fairly reactive metal that will combine with oxygen and other non-metals, and will react with dilute acids to release hydrogen.

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Zinc is a metallic element that readily reacts with acids to produce hydrogen gas. It is also known to form compounds with a wide variety of elements, such as oxygen, sulfur, and chlorine. Zinc is commonly used in galvanization to protect iron and steel from rusting.

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