Germanium vs Molybdenum

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PropertyGe GermaniumMo Molybdenum
Atomic number3242
SymbolGeMo
NameGermaniumMolybdenum
Categorymetalloidtransition-metal
Standard Atomic Weight72.63 u95.95 u
Period45
Group146
Blockps
Phase at STPsolidsolid
Electron configuration[Ar]4s23d104p2[Kr]5s14d5
Oxidation states[-4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4][-4, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Electronegativity (Pauling)2.012.16
Electron affinity1.232 eV0.744 eV
Density5323.4 kg/m³1.020000e+4 kg/m³
Melting point938.25 °C2622.85 °C
Boiling point2832.85 °C4638.85 °C
Discovery year18861778