Magnesium vs Cadmium
| Property | Mg Magnesium | Cd Cadmium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 12 | 48 |
| Symbol | Mg | Cd |
| Name | Magnesium | Cadmium |
| Category | alkaline-earth-metal | transition-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 24.3055 u | 112.414 u |
| Period | 3 | 5 |
| Group | 2 | 12 |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Ne]3s2 | [Kr]5s24d10 |
| Oxidation states | [0, 1, 2] | [-2, 1, 2] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.31 | 1.69 |
| Electron affinity | -0.4 eV | -0.7 eV |
| Density | 1740 kg/m³ | 8690 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 649.85 °C | 321.07 °C |
| Boiling point | 1089.85 °C | 766.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1755 | 1817 |