Molybdenum vs Palladium

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PropertyMo MolybdenumPd Palladium
Atomic number4246
SymbolMoPd
NameMolybdenumPalladium
Categorytransition-metaltransition-metal
Standard Atomic Weight95.95 u106.42 u
Period55
Group610
Blocksd
Phase at STPsolidsolid
Electron configuration[Kr]5s14d5[Kr]4d10
Oxidation states[-4, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6][1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Electronegativity (Pauling)2.162.2
Electron affinity0.744 eV0.557 eV
Density1.020000e+4 kg/m³1.200000e+4 kg/m³
Melting point2622.85 °C1554.9 °C
Boiling point4638.85 °C2962.85 °C
Discovery year17781803