Magnesium vs Nickel
| Property | Mg Magnesium | Ni Nickel |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 12 | 28 |
| Symbol | Mg | Ni |
| Name | Magnesium | Nickel |
| Category | alkaline-earth-metal | transition-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 24.3055 u | 58.6934 u |
| Period | 3 | 4 |
| Group | 2 | 10 |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Ne]3s2 | [Ar]4s23d8 |
| Oxidation states | [0, 1, 2] | [-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.31 | 1.91 |
| Electron affinity | -0.4 eV | 1.156 eV |
| Density | 1740 kg/m³ | 8912 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 649.85 °C | 1454.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 1089.85 °C | 2912.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1755 | 1751 |