Germanium vs Radon
| Property | Ge Germanium | Rn Radon |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 32 | 86 |
| Symbol | Ge | Rn |
| Name | Germanium | Radon |
| Category | metalloid | noble-gas |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 72.63 u | 222 u |
| Period | 4 | 6 |
| Group | 14 | 18 |
| Block | p | p |
| Phase at STP | solid | gas |
| Electron configuration | [Ar]4s23d104p2 | [Xe]6s24f145d106p6 |
| Oxidation states | [-4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4] | [0, 2, 6] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.01 | N/A |
| Electron affinity | 1.232 eV | -0.7 eV |
| Density | 5323.4 kg/m³ | 9.73 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 938.25 °C | -71.15 °C |
| Boiling point | 2832.85 °C | -61.7 °C |
| Discovery year | 1886 | 1900 |