Germanium vs Xenon
| Property | Ge Germanium | Xe Xenon |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 32 | 54 |
| Symbol | Ge | Xe |
| Name | Germanium | Xenon |
| Category | metalloid | noble-gas |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 72.63 u | 131.293 u |
| Period | 4 | 5 |
| Group | 14 | 18 |
| Block | p | p |
| Phase at STP | solid | gas |
| Electron configuration | [Ar]4s23d104p2 | [Kr]5s24d105p6 |
| Oxidation states | [-4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4] | [0, 2, 4, 6, 8] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.01 | 2.6 |
| Electron affinity | 1.232 eV | -0.8 eV |
| Density | 5323.4 kg/m³ | 5.887 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 938.25 °C | -111.79 °C |
| Boiling point | 2832.85 °C | -108.1 °C |
| Discovery year | 1886 | 1898 |