Scandium vs Bismuth

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PropertySc ScandiumBi Bismuth
Atomic number2183
SymbolScBi
NameScandiumBismuth
Categorytransition-metalpost-transition-metal
Standard Atomic Weight44.955908 u208.9804 u
Period46
Group315
Blocksp
Phase at STPsolidsolid
Electron configuration[Ar]4s23d1[Xe]6s24f145d106p3
Oxidation states[0, 1, 2, 3][-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Electronegativity (Pauling)1.362.02
Electron affinity0.188 eV0.942 eV
Density2990 kg/m³9807 kg/m³
Melting point1540.85 °C271.4 °C
Boiling point2835.85 °C1563.85 °C
Discovery year18791753