Krypton vs Barium
| Property | Kr Krypton | Ba Barium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 36 | 56 |
| Symbol | Kr | Ba |
| Name | Krypton | Barium |
| Category | noble-gas | alkaline-earth-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 83.798 u | 137.327 u |
| Period | 4 | 6 |
| Group | 18 | 2 |
| Block | p | s |
| Phase at STP | gas | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Ar]4s23d104p6 | [Xe]6s2 |
| Oxidation states | [0, 1, 2] | [1, 2] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 3 | 0.89 |
| Electron affinity | -1 eV | 0.1447 eV |
| Density | 3.733 kg/m³ | 3620 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | -157.36 °C | 726.85 °C |
| Boiling point | -153.42 °C | 1896.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1898 | 1808 |