Abstract Algebra: Is S(3) Isomorphic to Z(6)?

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Is the symmetric group s(3) isomorphic to Z(6), the group of integers modulo six with addition (mod 6) as its binary operation

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Basically i know that the symmetric group is all the different permutations of this set and that there are six of them. I also know that to be isomorphic is must be a one to one and onto map. But i can't figure out how to apply a binary operation between these two groups. In addition is each element of the symmetric group considered an ordering of three distinct points? or is each permutation considered as "1" element.?

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Note,
(1\, 2)(1\,3) = (1\,3\,2) \qquad (1\,3)(1\,2)=(1\,2\,3)
so S_3 isn't commutative, but \mathbb{Z}_6 is.
 
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