Cerium vs Tungsten

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PropertyCe CeriumW Tungsten
Atomic number5874
SymbolCeW
NameCeriumTungsten
Categorylanthanidetransition-metal
Standard Atomic Weight140.116 u183.84 u
Period66
GroupN/A6
Blockss
Phase at STPsolidsolid
Electron configuration[Xe]6s24f15d1[Xe]6s24f145d4
Oxidation states[1, 2, 3, 4][-4, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Electronegativity (Pauling)1.122.36
Electron affinity0.955 eV0.815 eV
Density6770 kg/m³1.930000e+4 kg/m³
Melting point797.85 °C3421.85 °C
Boiling point3423.85 °C5554.85 °C
Discovery year18011781