Chlorine vs Cobalt
| Property | Cl Chlorine | Co Cobalt |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 17 | 27 |
| Symbol | Cl | Co |
| Name | Chlorine | Cobalt |
| Category | halogen | transition-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 35.4515 u | 58.933194 u |
| Period | 3 | 4 |
| Group | 17 | 9 |
| Block | p | s |
| Phase at STP | gas | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Ne]3s23p5 | [Ar]4s23d7 |
| Oxidation states | [-1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7] | [-3, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 3.16 | 1.88 |
| Electron affinity | 3.6127 eV | 0.661 eV |
| Density | 3.214 kg/m³ | 8860 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | -101.5 °C | 1494.85 °C |
| Boiling point | -34.04 °C | 2926.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1774 | 1735 |