Scandium vs Platinum

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PropertySc ScandiumPt Platinum
Atomic number2178
SymbolScPt
NameScandiumPlatinum
Categorytransition-metaltransition-metal
Standard Atomic Weight44.955908 u195.084 u
Period46
Group310
Blockss
Phase at STPsolidsolid
Electron configuration[Ar]4s23d1[Xe]6s14f145d9
Oxidation states[0, 1, 2, 3][-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Electronegativity (Pauling)1.362.28
Electron affinity0.188 eV2.1228 eV
Density2990 kg/m³2.146000e+4 kg/m³
Melting point1540.85 °C1768.4 °C
Boiling point2835.85 °C3824.85 °C
Discovery year18791735