The pure element zinc has an oxidation number of ________, while in a compound like ZnSO₄ the oxidation number for zinc is ________.

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In its elemental form, zinc (Zn) has an oxidation number of 0, as is the case for all pure elements. In compounds, the oxidation number of zinc is typically +2, as seen in ZnSO4 (zinc sulfate), where zinc indeed has an oxidation state of +2.

The Pure Element Zinc Has an Oxidation Number of ________