Cobalt vs Zinc
| Property | Co Cobalt | Zn Zinc |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 27 | 30 |
| Symbol | Co | Zn |
| Name | Cobalt | Zinc |
| Category | transition-metal | transition-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 58.933194 u | 65.38 u |
| Period | 4 | 4 |
| Group | 9 | 12 |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Ar]4s23d7 | [Ar]4s23d10 |
| Oxidation states | [-3, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5] | [-2, 0, 1, 2] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.88 | 1.65 |
| Electron affinity | 0.661 eV | -0.6 eV |
| Density | 8860 kg/m³ | 7134 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 1494.85 °C | 419.53 °C |
| Boiling point | 2926.85 °C | 906.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1735 | 1746 |