Molybdenum vs Bismuth

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PropertyMo MolybdenumBi Bismuth
Atomic number4283
SymbolMoBi
NameMolybdenumBismuth
Categorytransition-metalpost-transition-metal
Standard Atomic Weight95.95 u208.9804 u
Period56
Group615
Blocksp
Phase at STPsolidsolid
Electron configuration[Kr]5s14d5[Xe]6s24f145d106p3
Oxidation states[-4, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6][-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Electronegativity (Pauling)2.162.02
Electron affinity0.744 eV0.942 eV
Density1.020000e+4 kg/m³9807 kg/m³
Melting point2622.85 °C271.4 °C
Boiling point4638.85 °C1563.85 °C
Discovery year17781753