Phosphorus vs Zinc
| Property | P Phosphorus | Zn Zinc |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 15 | 30 |
| Symbol | P | Zn |
| Name | Phosphorus | Zinc |
| Category | nonmetal | transition-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 30.973762 u | 65.38 u |
| Period | 3 | 4 |
| Group | 15 | 12 |
| Block | p | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Ne]3s23p3 | [Ar]4s23d10 |
| Oxidation states | [-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5] | [-2, 0, 1, 2] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.19 | 1.65 |
| Electron affinity | 0.7466 eV | -0.6 eV |
| Density | 1820 kg/m³ | 7134 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 44.15 °C | 419.53 °C |
| Boiling point | 280.5 °C | 906.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1669 | 1746 |