Carbon vs Magnesium
| Property | C Carbon | Mg Magnesium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 6 | 12 |
| Symbol | C | Mg |
| Name | Carbon | Magnesium |
| Category | nonmetal | alkaline-earth-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 12.0106 u | 24.3055 u |
| Period | 2 | 3 |
| Group | 14 | 2 |
| Block | p | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [He]2s22p2 | [Ne]3s2 |
| Oxidation states | [-4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4] | [0, 1, 2] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.55 | 1.31 |
| Electron affinity | 1.2621 eV | -0.4 eV |
| Density | 2267 kg/m³ | 1740 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 3549.85 °C | 649.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 3824.85 °C | 1089.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1797 | 1755 |