Scandium vs Tin
| Property | Sc Scandium | Sn Tin |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 21 | 50 |
| Symbol | Sc | Sn |
| Name | Scandium | Tin |
| Category | transition-metal | post-transition-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 44.955908 u | 118.71 u |
| Period | 4 | 5 |
| Group | 3 | 14 |
| Block | s | p |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Ar]4s23d1 | [Kr]5s24d105p2 |
| Oxidation states | [0, 1, 2, 3] | [-4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.36 | 1.96 |
| Electron affinity | 0.188 eV | 1.112 eV |
| Density | 2990 kg/m³ | 7287 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 1540.85 °C | 231.93 °C |
| Boiling point | 2835.85 °C | 2601.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1879 | N/A |