Phosphorus vs Molybdenum

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PropertyP PhosphorusMo Molybdenum
Atomic number1542
SymbolPMo
NamePhosphorusMolybdenum
Categorynonmetaltransition-metal
Standard Atomic Weight30.973762 u95.95 u
Period35
Group156
Blockps
Phase at STPsolidsolid
Electron configuration[Ne]3s23p3[Kr]5s14d5
Oxidation states[-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5][-4, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Electronegativity (Pauling)2.192.16
Electron affinity0.7466 eV0.744 eV
Density1820 kg/m³1.020000e+4 kg/m³
Melting point44.15 °C2622.85 °C
Boiling point280.5 °C4638.85 °C
Discovery year16691778