Scandium vs Molybdenum

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PropertySc ScandiumMo Molybdenum
Atomic number2142
SymbolScMo
NameScandiumMolybdenum
Categorytransition-metaltransition-metal
Standard Atomic Weight44.955908 u95.95 u
Period45
Group36
Blockss
Phase at STPsolidsolid
Electron configuration[Ar]4s23d1[Kr]5s14d5
Oxidation states[0, 1, 2, 3][-4, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Electronegativity (Pauling)1.362.16
Electron affinity0.188 eV0.744 eV
Density2990 kg/m³1.020000e+4 kg/m³
Melting point1540.85 °C2622.85 °C
Boiling point2835.85 °C4638.85 °C
Discovery year18791778