Cerium vs Bismuth

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PropertyCe CeriumBi Bismuth
Atomic number5883
SymbolCeBi
NameCeriumBismuth
Categorylanthanidepost-transition-metal
Standard Atomic Weight140.116 u208.9804 u
Period66
GroupN/A15
Blocksp
Phase at STPsolidsolid
Electron configuration[Xe]6s24f15d1[Xe]6s24f145d106p3
Oxidation states[1, 2, 3, 4][-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Electronegativity (Pauling)1.122.02
Electron affinity0.955 eV0.942 eV
Density6770 kg/m³9807 kg/m³
Melting point797.85 °C271.4 °C
Boiling point3423.85 °C1563.85 °C
Discovery year18011753