Yttrium vs Xenon
| Property | Y Yttrium | Xe Xenon |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 39 | 54 |
| Symbol | Y | Xe |
| Name | Yttrium | Xenon |
| Category | transition-metal | noble-gas |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 88.90584 u | 131.293 u |
| Period | 5 | 5 |
| Group | 3 | 18 |
| Block | s | p |
| Phase at STP | solid | gas |
| Electron configuration | [Kr]5s24d1 | [Kr]5s24d105p6 |
| Oxidation states | [0, 1, 2, 3] | [0, 2, 4, 6, 8] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.22 | 2.6 |
| Electron affinity | 0.307 eV | -0.8 eV |
| Density | 4470 kg/m³ | 5.887 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 1521.85 °C | -111.79 °C |
| Boiling point | 3344.85 °C | -108.1 °C |
| Discovery year | 1794 | 1898 |