Molybdenum vs Cadmium

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PropertyMo MolybdenumCd Cadmium
Atomic number4248
SymbolMoCd
NameMolybdenumCadmium
Categorytransition-metaltransition-metal
Standard Atomic Weight95.95 u112.414 u
Period55
Group612
Blockss
Phase at STPsolidsolid
Electron configuration[Kr]5s14d5[Kr]5s24d10
Oxidation states[-4, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6][-2, 1, 2]
Electronegativity (Pauling)2.161.69
Electron affinity0.744 eV-0.7 eV
Density1.020000e+4 kg/m³8690 kg/m³
Melting point2622.85 °C321.07 °C
Boiling point4638.85 °C766.85 °C
Discovery year17781817