Neodymium vs Thorium
| Property | Nd Neodymium | Th Thorium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 60 | 90 |
| Symbol | Nd | Th |
| Name | Neodymium | Thorium |
| Category | lanthanide | actinide |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 144.242 u | 232.0377 u |
| Period | 6 | 7 |
| Group | N/A | N/A |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s24f4 | [Rn]7s26d2 |
| Oxidation states | [0, 2, 3, 4] | [-1, 1, 2, 3, 4] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.14 | 1.3 |
| Electron affinity | 1.913 eV | 0.607 eV |
| Density | 7010 kg/m³ | 1.172000e+4 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 1020.85 °C | 1749.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 3073.85 °C | 4787.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1841 | 1828 |