Cerium vs Neodymium
| Property | Ce Cerium | Nd Neodymium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 58 | 60 |
| Symbol | Ce | Nd |
| Name | Cerium | Neodymium |
| Category | lanthanide | lanthanide |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 140.116 u | 144.242 u |
| Period | 6 | 6 |
| Group | N/A | N/A |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s24f15d1 | [Xe]6s24f4 |
| Oxidation states | [1, 2, 3, 4] | [0, 2, 3, 4] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.12 | 1.14 |
| Electron affinity | 0.955 eV | 1.913 eV |
| Density | 6770 kg/m³ | 7010 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 797.85 °C | 1020.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 3423.85 °C | 3073.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1801 | 1841 |