Neon vs Copper
| Property | Ne Neon | Cu Copper |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 10 | 29 |
| Symbol | Ne | Cu |
| Name | Neon | Copper |
| Category | noble-gas | transition-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 20.1797 u | 63.546 u |
| Period | 2 | 4 |
| Group | 18 | 11 |
| Block | p | s |
| Phase at STP | gas | solid |
| Electron configuration | [He]2s22p6 | [Ar]4s13d10 |
| Oxidation states | [0] | [-2, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | N/A | 1.9 |
| Electron affinity | -1.2 eV | 1.235 eV |
| Density | 0.8999 kg/m³ | 8933 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | -248.59 °C | 1084.62 °C |
| Boiling point | -246.05 °C | 2561.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1898 | N/A |