Zinc is a transition metal that occures on the periodic table. The periodic table is a chart that shows how chemical elements are related to each other. The space between Groups 2 and 13 is known as the transition metals. An Element classified as a Transition Metals is ductile, flexible, and able to conduct electricity and heat. Zinc is an inorganic compound with the formula ZnO. Zinc is a white powder that is insoluble in water.