Nickel vs Molybdenum

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PropertyNi NickelMo Molybdenum
Atomic number2842
SymbolNiMo
NameNickelMolybdenum
Categorytransition-metaltransition-metal
Standard Atomic Weight58.6934 u95.95 u
Period45
Group106
Blockss
Phase at STPsolidsolid
Electron configuration[Ar]4s23d8[Kr]5s14d5
Oxidation states[-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4][-4, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Electronegativity (Pauling)1.912.16
Electron affinity1.156 eV0.744 eV
Density8912 kg/m³1.020000e+4 kg/m³
Melting point1454.85 °C2622.85 °C
Boiling point2912.85 °C4638.85 °C
Discovery year17511778