Zinc vs Californium
| Property | Zn Zinc | Cf Californium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 30 | 98 |
| Symbol | Zn | Cf |
| Name | Zinc | Californium |
| Category | transition-metal | actinide |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 65.38 u | 251 u |
| Period | 4 | 7 |
| Group | 12 | N/A |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Ar]4s23d10 | [Rn]7s25f10 |
| Oxidation states | [-2, 0, 1, 2] | [2, 3, 4, 5] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.65 | 1.3 |
| Electron affinity | -0.6 eV | -0.5 eV |
| Density | 7134 kg/m³ | 1.510000e+4 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 419.53 °C | 899.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 906.85 °C | -273.15 °C |
| Discovery year | 1746 | 1950 |