Iodine vs Polonium
| Property | I Iodine | Po Polonium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 53 | 84 |
| Symbol | I | Po |
| Name | Iodine | Polonium |
| Category | halogen | metalloid |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 126.90447 u | 209 u |
| Period | 5 | 6 |
| Group | 17 | 16 |
| Block | p | p |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Kr]5s24d105p5 | [Xe]6s24f145d106p4 |
| Oxidation states | [-1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7] | [-2, 2, 4, 5, 6] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.66 | 2 |
| Electron affinity | 3.059 eV | 1.9 eV |
| Density | 4930 kg/m³ | 9320 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 113.7 °C | 253.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 184.4 °C | 961.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1811 | 1898 |