Magnesium vs Seaborgium
| Property | Mg Magnesium | Sg Seaborgium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 12 | 106 |
| Symbol | Mg | Sg |
| Name | Magnesium | Seaborgium |
| Category | alkaline-earth-metal | transition-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 24.3055 u | 271 u |
| Period | 3 | 7 |
| Group | 2 | 6 |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | N/A |
| Electron configuration | [Ne]3s2 | [Rn]7s25f146d4 |
| Oxidation states | [0, 1, 2] | [3, 4, 5, 6] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.31 | N/A |
| Electron affinity | -0.4 eV | 0.85 eV |
| Density | 1740 kg/m³ | 3.500000e+4 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 649.85 °C | -273.15 °C |
| Boiling point | 1089.85 °C | -273.15 °C |
| Discovery year | 1755 | 1974 |