Yttrium vs Rhodium
| Property | Y Yttrium | Rh Rhodium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 39 | 45 |
| Symbol | Y | Rh |
| Name | Yttrium | Rhodium |
| Category | transition-metal | transition-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 88.90584 u | 102.9055 u |
| Period | 5 | 5 |
| Group | 3 | 9 |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Kr]5s24d1 | [Kr]5s14d8 |
| Oxidation states | [0, 1, 2, 3] | [-3, -1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.22 | 2.28 |
| Electron affinity | 0.307 eV | 1.137 eV |
| Density | 4470 kg/m³ | 1.240000e+4 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 1521.85 °C | 1963.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 3344.85 °C | 3694.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1794 | 1803 |