Carbon vs Fermium
| Property | C Carbon | Fm Fermium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 6 | 100 |
| Symbol | C | Fm |
| Name | Carbon | Fermium |
| Category | nonmetal | actinide |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 12.0106 u | 257 u |
| Period | 2 | 7 |
| Group | 14 | N/A |
| Block | p | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [He]2s22p2 | [Rn] 5f12 7s2 |
| Oxidation states | [-4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4] | [2, 3] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.55 | 1.3 |
| Electron affinity | 1.2621 eV | 0.339 eV |
| Density | 2267 kg/m³ | 9700 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 3549.85 °C | 1526.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 3824.85 °C | -273.15 °C |
| Discovery year | 1797 | 1952 |