Vanadium vs Palladium

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PropertyV VanadiumPd Palladium
Atomic number2346
SymbolVPd
NameVanadiumPalladium
Categorytransition-metaltransition-metal
Standard Atomic Weight50.9415 u106.42 u
Period45
Group510
Blocksd
Phase at STPsolidsolid
Electron configuration[Ar]4s23d3[Kr]4d10
Oxidation states[-3, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5][1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Electronegativity (Pauling)1.632.2
Electron affinity0.525 eV0.557 eV
Density6000 kg/m³1.200000e+4 kg/m³
Melting point1909.85 °C1554.9 °C
Boiling point3406.85 °C2962.85 °C
Discovery year18301803