Boron vs Tin
| Property | B Boron | Sn Tin |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 5 | 50 |
| Symbol | B | Sn |
| Name | Boron | Tin |
| Category | metalloid | post-transition-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 10.8135 u | 118.71 u |
| Period | 2 | 5 |
| Group | 13 | 14 |
| Block | p | p |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [He]2s22p1 | [Kr]5s24d105p2 |
| Oxidation states | [-5, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3] | [-4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.04 | 1.96 |
| Electron affinity | 0.27972 eV | 1.112 eV |
| Density | 2370 kg/m³ | 7287 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 2074.85 °C | 231.93 °C |
| Boiling point | 3999.85 °C | 2601.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1808 | N/A |