Manganese vs Cobalt
| Property | Mn Manganese | Co Cobalt |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 25 | 27 |
| Symbol | Mn | Co |
| Name | Manganese | Cobalt |
| Category | transition-metal | transition-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 54.938044 u | 58.933194 u |
| Period | 4 | 4 |
| Group | 7 | 9 |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Ar]4s23d5 | [Ar]4s23d7 |
| Oxidation states | [-3, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7] | [-3, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.55 | 1.88 |
| Electron affinity | -0.5 eV | 0.661 eV |
| Density | 7300 kg/m³ | 8860 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 1245.85 °C | 1494.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 2060.85 °C | 2926.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1774 | 1735 |