Argon vs Neptunium
| Property | Ar Argon | Np Neptunium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 18 | 93 |
| Symbol | Ar | Np |
| Name | Argon | Neptunium |
| Category | noble-gas | actinide |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 39.948 u | 237 u |
| Period | 3 | 7 |
| Group | 18 | N/A |
| Block | p | s |
| Phase at STP | gas | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Ne]3s23p6 | [Rn]7s25f46d1 |
| Oxidation states | [0] | [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | N/A | 1.36 |
| Electron affinity | -1 eV | 0.48 eV |
| Density | 1.7837 kg/m³ | 2.025000e+4 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | -189.35 °C | 643.85 °C |
| Boiling point | -185.85 °C | 3901.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1894 | 1940 |