Magnesium vs Barium
| Property | Mg Magnesium | Ba Barium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 12 | 56 |
| Symbol | Mg | Ba |
| Name | Magnesium | Barium |
| Category | alkaline-earth-metal | alkaline-earth-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 24.3055 u | 137.327 u |
| Period | 3 | 6 |
| Group | 2 | 2 |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Ne]3s2 | [Xe]6s2 |
| Oxidation states | [0, 1, 2] | [1, 2] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.31 | 0.89 |
| Electron affinity | -0.4 eV | 0.1447 eV |
| Density | 1740 kg/m³ | 3620 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 649.85 °C | 726.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 1089.85 °C | 1896.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1755 | 1808 |