Carbon vs Polonium
| Property | C Carbon | Po Polonium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 6 | 84 |
| Symbol | C | Po |
| Name | Carbon | Polonium |
| Category | nonmetal | metalloid |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 12.0106 u | 209 u |
| Period | 2 | 6 |
| Group | 14 | 16 |
| Block | p | p |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [He]2s22p2 | [Xe]6s24f145d106p4 |
| Oxidation states | [-4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4] | [-2, 2, 4, 5, 6] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.55 | 2 |
| Electron affinity | 1.2621 eV | 1.9 eV |
| Density | 2267 kg/m³ | 9320 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 3549.85 °C | 253.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 3824.85 °C | 961.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1797 | 1898 |