Magnesium vs Lead

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PropertyMg MagnesiumPb Lead
Atomic number1282
SymbolMgPb
NameMagnesiumLead
Categoryalkaline-earth-metalpost-transition-metal
Standard Atomic Weight24.3055 u207.2 u
Period36
Group214
Blocksp
Phase at STPsolidsolid
Electron configuration[Ne]3s2[Xe]6s24f145d106p2
Oxidation states[0, 1, 2][-4, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4]
Electronegativity (Pauling)1.312.33
Electron affinity-0.4 eV0.364 eV
Density1740 kg/m³1.134200e+4 kg/m³
Melting point649.85 °C327.46 °C
Boiling point1089.85 °C1748.85 °C
Discovery year17552021