Zero is an even number.
Understanding Parity of Zero
The parity of a number refers to whether it is even or odd. According to Wikipedia's article on the "Parity of zero" (Parity of zero - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Parity_of_zero), in mathematics, zero is considered an even number.
Why is Zero Even?
The definition of an even number is that it is an integer multiple of 2. Zero fits this definition because:
0 = 0 × 2
Therefore, zero satisfies the condition for being an even number.
Even vs. Odd: Key Differences
| Feature | Even Number | Odd Number |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Integer multiple of 2 | Not an integer multiple of 2 |
| Divisibility by 2 | Divisible without remainder | Divisible with remainder of 1 |
| Examples | -2, 0, 2, 4, 6,... | -3, -1, 1, 3, 5,... |
