Germanium vs Krypton
| Property | Ge Germanium | Kr Krypton |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 32 | 36 |
| Symbol | Ge | Kr |
| Name | Germanium | Krypton |
| Category | metalloid | noble-gas |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 72.63 u | 83.798 u |
| Period | 4 | 4 |
| Group | 14 | 18 |
| Block | p | p |
| Phase at STP | solid | gas |
| Electron configuration | [Ar]4s23d104p2 | [Ar]4s23d104p6 |
| Oxidation states | [-4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4] | [0, 1, 2] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.01 | 3 |
| Electron affinity | 1.232 eV | -1 eV |
| Density | 5323.4 kg/m³ | 3.733 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 938.25 °C | -157.36 °C |
| Boiling point | 2832.85 °C | -153.42 °C |
| Discovery year | 1886 | 1898 |