Magnesium vs Antimony
| Property | Mg Magnesium | Sb Antimony |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 12 | 51 |
| Symbol | Mg | Sb |
| Name | Magnesium | Antimony |
| Category | alkaline-earth-metal | metalloid |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 24.3055 u | 121.76 u |
| Period | 3 | 5 |
| Group | 2 | 15 |
| Block | s | p |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Ne]3s2 | [Kr]5s24d105p3 |
| Oxidation states | [0, 1, 2] | [-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.31 | 2.05 |
| Electron affinity | -0.4 eV | 1.07 eV |
| Density | 1740 kg/m³ | 6685 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 649.85 °C | 630.63 °C |
| Boiling point | 1089.85 °C | 1586.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1755 | 1707 |