Tin vs Tellurium
| Property | Sn Tin | Te Tellurium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 50 | 52 |
| Symbol | Sn | Te |
| Name | Tin | Tellurium |
| Category | post-transition-metal | metalloid |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 118.71 u | 127.6 u |
| Period | 5 | 5 |
| Group | 14 | 16 |
| Block | p | p |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Kr]5s24d105p2 | [Kr]5s24d105p4 |
| Oxidation states | [-4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4] | [-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.96 | 2.1 |
| Electron affinity | 1.112 eV | 1.9708 eV |
| Density | 7287 kg/m³ | 6232 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 231.93 °C | 449.51 °C |
| Boiling point | 2601.85 °C | 987.85 °C |
| Discovery year | N/A | 1782 |