Berkelium vs Californium
| Property | Bk Berkelium | Cf Californium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 97 | 98 |
| Symbol | Bk | Cf |
| Name | Berkelium | Californium |
| Category | actinide | actinide |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 247 u | 251 u |
| Period | 7 | 7 |
| Group | N/A | N/A |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Rn]7s25f9 | [Rn]7s25f10 |
| Oxidation states | [2, 3, 4, 5] | [2, 3, 4, 5] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Electron affinity | -0.5 eV | -0.5 eV |
| Density | 1.400000e+4 kg/m³ | 1.510000e+4 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 1049.85 °C | 899.85 °C |
| Boiling point | -273.15 °C | -273.15 °C |
| Discovery year | 1949 | 1950 |