Magnesium vs Rutherfordium
| Property | Mg Magnesium | Rf Rutherfordium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 12 | 104 |
| Symbol | Mg | Rf |
| Name | Magnesium | Rutherfordium |
| Category | alkaline-earth-metal | transition-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 24.3055 u | 263 u |
| Period | 3 | 7 |
| Group | 2 | 4 |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Ne]3s2 | [Rn]7s25f146d2 |
| Oxidation states | [0, 1, 2] | [3, 4] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.31 | N/A |
| Electron affinity | -0.4 eV | 0.65 eV |
| Density | 1740 kg/m³ | 2.330000e+4 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 649.85 °C | 2126.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 1089.85 °C | 5526.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1755 | 1964 |