Carbon vs Argon
| Property | C Carbon | Ar Argon |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 6 | 18 |
| Symbol | C | Ar |
| Name | Carbon | Argon |
| Category | nonmetal | noble-gas |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 12.0106 u | 39.948 u |
| Period | 2 | 3 |
| Group | 14 | 18 |
| Block | p | p |
| Phase at STP | solid | gas |
| Electron configuration | [He]2s22p2 | [Ne]3s23p6 |
| Oxidation states | [-4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4] | [0] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.55 | N/A |
| Electron affinity | 1.2621 eV | -1 eV |
| Density | 2267 kg/m³ | 1.7837 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 3549.85 °C | -189.35 °C |
| Boiling point | 3824.85 °C | -185.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1797 | 1894 |