Iodine vs Gadolinium
| Property | I Iodine | Gd Gadolinium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 53 | 64 |
| Symbol | I | Gd |
| Name | Iodine | Gadolinium |
| Category | halogen | lanthanide |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 126.90447 u | 157.25 u |
| Period | 5 | 6 |
| Group | 17 | N/A |
| Block | p | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Kr]5s24d105p5 | [Xe]6s24f75d1 |
| Oxidation states | [-1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7] | [0, 1, 2, 3] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.66 | 1.2 |
| Electron affinity | 3.059 eV | 0.132 eV |
| Density | 4930 kg/m³ | 7900 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 113.7 °C | 1312.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 184.4 °C | 3272.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1811 | 1886 |