Tin vs Bismuth

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PropertySn TinBi Bismuth
Atomic number5083
SymbolSnBi
NameTinBismuth
Categorypost-transition-metalpost-transition-metal
Standard Atomic Weight118.71 u208.9804 u
Period56
Group1415
Blockpp
Phase at STPsolidsolid
Electron configuration[Kr]5s24d105p2[Xe]6s24f145d106p3
Oxidation states[-4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4][-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Electronegativity (Pauling)1.962.02
Electron affinity1.112 eV0.942 eV
Density7287 kg/m³9807 kg/m³
Melting point231.93 °C271.4 °C
Boiling point2601.85 °C1563.85 °C
Discovery yearN/A1753