Germanium vs Selenium
| Property | Ge Germanium | Se Selenium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 32 | 34 |
| Symbol | Ge | Se |
| Name | Germanium | Selenium |
| Category | metalloid | nonmetal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 72.63 u | 78.971 u |
| Period | 4 | 4 |
| Group | 14 | 16 |
| Block | p | p |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Ar]4s23d104p2 | [Ar]4s23d104p4 |
| Oxidation states | [-4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4] | [-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.01 | 2.55 |
| Electron affinity | 1.232 eV | 2.0206 eV |
| Density | 5323.4 kg/m³ | 4809 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 938.25 °C | 220.5 °C |
| Boiling point | 2832.85 °C | 684.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1886 | 1817 |