Carbon vs Tungsten

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PropertyC CarbonW Tungsten
Atomic number674
SymbolCW
NameCarbonTungsten
Categorynonmetaltransition-metal
Standard Atomic Weight12.0106 u183.84 u
Period26
Group146
Blockps
Phase at STPsolidsolid
Electron configuration[He]2s22p2[Xe]6s24f145d4
Oxidation states[-4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4][-4, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Electronegativity (Pauling)2.552.36
Electron affinity1.2621 eV0.815 eV
Density2267 kg/m³1.930000e+4 kg/m³
Melting point3549.85 °C3421.85 °C
Boiling point3824.85 °C5554.85 °C
Discovery year17971781