Carbon vs Neon
| Property | C Carbon | Ne Neon |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 6 | 10 |
| Symbol | C | Ne |
| Name | Carbon | Neon |
| Category | nonmetal | noble-gas |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 12.0106 u | 20.1797 u |
| Period | 2 | 2 |
| Group | 14 | 18 |
| Block | p | p |
| Phase at STP | solid | gas |
| Electron configuration | [He]2s22p2 | [He]2s22p6 |
| Oxidation states | [-4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4] | [0] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.55 | N/A |
| Electron affinity | 1.2621 eV | -1.2 eV |
| Density | 2267 kg/m³ | 0.8999 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 3549.85 °C | -248.59 °C |
| Boiling point | 3824.85 °C | -246.05 °C |
| Discovery year | 1797 | 1898 |