Boron vs Copernicium
| Property | B Boron | Cn Copernicium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 5 | 112 |
| Symbol | B | Cn |
| Name | Boron | Copernicium |
| Category | metalloid | transition-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 10.8135 u | 285 u |
| Period | 2 | 7 |
| Group | 13 | 12 |
| Block | p | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | gas |
| Electron configuration | [He]2s22p1 | [Rn] 7s2 5f14 6d10(predicted) |
| Oxidation states | [-5, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3] | [2, 4] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.04 | N/A |
| Electron affinity | 0.27972 eV | -0.8 eV |
| Density | 2370 kg/m³ | 1.400000e+4 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 2074.85 °C | -273.15 °C |
| Boiling point | 3999.85 °C | -165.15 °C |
| Discovery year | 1808 | 1996 |