Aluminum vs Molybdenum

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PropertyAl AluminumMo Molybdenum
Atomic number1342
SymbolAlMo
NameAluminumMolybdenum
Categorypost-transition-metaltransition-metal
Standard Atomic Weight26.981538 u95.95 u
Period35
Group136
Blockps
Phase at STPsolidsolid
Electron configuration[Ne]3s23p1[Kr]5s14d5
Oxidation states[-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3][-4, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Electronegativity (Pauling)1.612.16
Electron affinity0.4328 eV0.744 eV
Density2700 kg/m³1.020000e+4 kg/m³
Melting point660.287 °C2622.85 °C
Boiling point2518.85 °C4638.85 °C
Discovery year18251778