Magnesium vs Iodine
| Property | Mg Magnesium | I Iodine |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 12 | 53 |
| Symbol | Mg | I |
| Name | Magnesium | Iodine |
| Category | alkaline-earth-metal | halogen |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 24.3055 u | 126.90447 u |
| Period | 3 | 5 |
| Group | 2 | 17 |
| Block | s | p |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Ne]3s2 | [Kr]5s24d105p5 |
| Oxidation states | [0, 1, 2] | [-1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.31 | 2.66 |
| Electron affinity | -0.4 eV | 3.059 eV |
| Density | 1740 kg/m³ | 4930 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 649.85 °C | 113.7 °C |
| Boiling point | 1089.85 °C | 184.4 °C |
| Discovery year | 1755 | 1811 |