Krypton vs Cadmium
| Property | Kr Krypton | Cd Cadmium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 36 | 48 |
| Symbol | Kr | Cd |
| Name | Krypton | Cadmium |
| Category | noble-gas | transition-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 83.798 u | 112.414 u |
| Period | 4 | 5 |
| Group | 18 | 12 |
| Block | p | s |
| Phase at STP | gas | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Ar]4s23d104p6 | [Kr]5s24d10 |
| Oxidation states | [0, 1, 2] | [-2, 1, 2] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 3 | 1.69 |
| Electron affinity | -1 eV | -0.7 eV |
| Density | 3.733 kg/m³ | 8690 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | -157.36 °C | 321.07 °C |
| Boiling point | -153.42 °C | 766.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1898 | 1817 |