Beryllium vs Technetium
| Property | Be Beryllium | Tc Technetium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 4 | 43 |
| Symbol | Be | Tc |
| Name | Beryllium | Technetium |
| Category | alkaline-earth-metal | transition-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 9.012183 u | 98 u |
| Period | 2 | 5 |
| Group | 2 | 7 |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [He]2s2 | [Kr]5s24d5 |
| Oxidation states | [0, 1, 2] | [-3, -1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.57 | 1.9 |
| Electron affinity | -0.52 eV | 0.55 eV |
| Density | 1850 kg/m³ | 1.100000e+4 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 1286.85 °C | 2156.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 2470.85 °C | 4264.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1797 | 1937 |