Tungsten vs Californium
| Property | W Tungsten | Cf Californium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 74 | 98 |
| Symbol | W | Cf |
| Name | Tungsten | Californium |
| Category | transition-metal | actinide |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 183.84 u | 251 u |
| Period | 6 | 7 |
| Group | 6 | N/A |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s24f145d4 | [Rn]7s25f10 |
| Oxidation states | [-4, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] | [2, 3, 4, 5] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.36 | 1.3 |
| Electron affinity | 0.815 eV | -0.5 eV |
| Density | 1.930000e+4 kg/m³ | 1.510000e+4 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 3421.85 °C | 899.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 5554.85 °C | -273.15 °C |
| Discovery year | 1781 | 1950 |