Molybdenum vs Platinum

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PropertyMo MolybdenumPt Platinum
Atomic number4278
SymbolMoPt
NameMolybdenumPlatinum
Categorytransition-metaltransition-metal
Standard Atomic Weight95.95 u195.084 u
Period56
Group610
Blockss
Phase at STPsolidsolid
Electron configuration[Kr]5s14d5[Xe]6s14f145d9
Oxidation states[-4, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6][-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Electronegativity (Pauling)2.162.28
Electron affinity0.744 eV2.1228 eV
Density1.020000e+4 kg/m³2.146000e+4 kg/m³
Melting point2622.85 °C1768.4 °C
Boiling point4638.85 °C3824.85 °C
Discovery year17781735