Curium vs Berkelium
| Property | Cm Curium | Bk Berkelium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 96 | 97 |
| Symbol | Cm | Bk |
| Name | Curium | Berkelium |
| Category | actinide | actinide |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 247 u | 247 u |
| Period | 7 | 7 |
| Group | N/A | N/A |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Rn]7s25f76d1 | [Rn]7s25f9 |
| Oxidation states | [3, 4, 5, 6] | [2, 3, 4, 5] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Electron affinity | 0.277 eV | -0.5 eV |
| Density | 1.351000e+4 kg/m³ | 1.400000e+4 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 1344.85 °C | 1049.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 3126.85 °C | -273.15 °C |
| Discovery year | 1944 | 1949 |