Zinc vs Selenium
| Property | Zn Zinc | Se Selenium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 30 | 34 |
| Symbol | Zn | Se |
| Name | Zinc | Selenium |
| Category | transition-metal | nonmetal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 65.38 u | 78.971 u |
| Period | 4 | 4 |
| Group | 12 | 16 |
| Block | s | p |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Ar]4s23d10 | [Ar]4s23d104p4 |
| Oxidation states | [-2, 0, 1, 2] | [-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.65 | 2.55 |
| Electron affinity | -0.6 eV | 2.0206 eV |
| Density | 7134 kg/m³ | 4809 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 419.53 °C | 220.5 °C |
| Boiling point | 906.85 °C | 684.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1746 | 1817 |