Gadolinium vs Nobelium
| Property | Gd Gadolinium | No Nobelium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 64 | 102 |
| Symbol | Gd | No |
| Name | Gadolinium | Nobelium |
| Category | lanthanide | actinide |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 157.25 u | 259 u |
| Period | 6 | 7 |
| Group | N/A | N/A |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s24f75d1 | [Rn]7s25f14 |
| Oxidation states | [0, 1, 2, 3] | [2, 3] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| Electron affinity | 0.132 eV | -2.36 eV |
| Density | 7900 kg/m³ | 9900 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 1312.85 °C | 826.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 3272.85 °C | -273.15 °C |
| Discovery year | 1886 | 1957 |