Magnesium vs Indium
| Property | Mg Magnesium | In Indium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 12 | 49 |
| Symbol | Mg | In |
| Name | Magnesium | Indium |
| Category | alkaline-earth-metal | post-transition-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 24.3055 u | 114.818 u |
| Period | 3 | 5 |
| Group | 2 | 13 |
| Block | s | p |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Ne]3s2 | [Kr]5s24d105p1 |
| Oxidation states | [0, 1, 2] | [-5, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.31 | 1.78 |
| Electron affinity | -0.4 eV | 0.3 eV |
| Density | 1740 kg/m³ | 7310 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 649.85 °C | 156.6 °C |
| Boiling point | 1089.85 °C | 2071.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1755 | 1863 |