Yttrium vs Molybdenum

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PropertyY YttriumMo Molybdenum
Atomic number3942
SymbolYMo
NameYttriumMolybdenum
Categorytransition-metaltransition-metal
Standard Atomic Weight88.90584 u95.95 u
Period55
Group36
Blockss
Phase at STPsolidsolid
Electron configuration[Kr]5s24d1[Kr]5s14d5
Oxidation states[0, 1, 2, 3][-4, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Electronegativity (Pauling)1.222.16
Electron affinity0.307 eV0.744 eV
Density4470 kg/m³1.020000e+4 kg/m³
Melting point1521.85 °C2622.85 °C
Boiling point3344.85 °C4638.85 °C
Discovery year17941778