Magnesium vs Thulium
| Property | Mg Magnesium | Tm Thulium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 12 | 69 |
| Symbol | Mg | Tm |
| Name | Magnesium | Thulium |
| Category | alkaline-earth-metal | lanthanide |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 24.3055 u | 168.93422 u |
| Period | 3 | 6 |
| Group | 2 | N/A |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Ne]3s2 | [Xe]6s24f13 |
| Oxidation states | [0, 1, 2] | [0, 1, 2, 3] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.31 | 1.25 |
| Electron affinity | -0.4 eV | 1.029 eV |
| Density | 1740 kg/m³ | 9320 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 649.85 °C | 1544.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 1089.85 °C | 1949.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1755 | 1879 |