Chromium vs Fermium
| Property | Cr Chromium | Fm Fermium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 24 | 100 |
| Symbol | Cr | Fm |
| Name | Chromium | Fermium |
| Category | transition-metal | actinide |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 51.9961 u | 257 u |
| Period | 4 | 7 |
| Group | 6 | N/A |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Ar]3d54s1 | [Rn] 5f12 7s2 |
| Oxidation states | [-4, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] | [2, 3] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.66 | 1.3 |
| Electron affinity | 0.675 eV | 0.339 eV |
| Density | 7150 kg/m³ | 9700 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 1906.85 °C | 1526.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 2670.85 °C | -273.15 °C |
| Discovery year | 1797 | 1952 |