Neon vs Calcium
| Property | Ne Neon | Ca Calcium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 10 | 20 |
| Symbol | Ne | Ca |
| Name | Neon | Calcium |
| Category | noble-gas | alkaline-earth-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 20.1797 u | 40.078 u |
| Period | 2 | 4 |
| Group | 18 | 2 |
| Block | p | s |
| Phase at STP | gas | solid |
| Electron configuration | [He]2s22p6 | [Ar]4s2 |
| Oxidation states | [0] | [1, 2] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | N/A | 1 |
| Electron affinity | -1.2 eV | 0.0245 eV |
| Density | 0.8999 kg/m³ | 1540 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | -248.59 °C | 841.85 °C |
| Boiling point | -246.05 °C | 1483.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1898 | 1808 |