Dysprosium vs Thorium
| Property | Dy Dysprosium | Th Thorium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 66 | 90 |
| Symbol | Dy | Th |
| Name | Dysprosium | Thorium |
| Category | lanthanide | actinide |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 162.5 u | 232.0377 u |
| Period | 6 | 7 |
| Group | N/A | N/A |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s24f10 | [Rn]7s26d2 |
| Oxidation states | [0, 1, 2, 3, 4] | [-1, 1, 2, 3, 4] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.22 | 1.3 |
| Electron affinity | 0.352 eV | 0.607 eV |
| Density | 8550 kg/m³ | 1.172000e+4 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 1411.85 °C | 1749.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 2566.85 °C | 4787.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1878 | 1828 |