Zinc vs Cerium
| Property | Zn Zinc | Ce Cerium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 30 | 58 |
| Symbol | Zn | Ce |
| Name | Zinc | Cerium |
| Category | transition-metal | lanthanide |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 65.38 u | 140.116 u |
| Period | 4 | 6 |
| Group | 12 | N/A |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Ar]4s23d10 | [Xe]6s24f15d1 |
| Oxidation states | [-2, 0, 1, 2] | [1, 2, 3, 4] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.65 | 1.12 |
| Electron affinity | -0.6 eV | 0.955 eV |
| Density | 7134 kg/m³ | 6770 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 419.53 °C | 797.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 906.85 °C | 3423.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1746 | 1801 |