Carbon vs Nitrogen
Pick up to 3 elements and see how they stack up.
| Property | Carbon | Nitrogen |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 6 | 7 |
| Atomic mass | 12.011 | 14.007 |
| Electronegativity | 2.55 | 3.04 |
| Melting point | 3,823 K (3,549.8 °C) | 63.15 K (-210 °C) |
| Boiling point | 4,098 K (3,824.8 °C) | 77.36 K (-195.8 °C) |
| Density | 2.267 g/cm³ | 1.251 g/L |
| Atomic radius | 170 pm | 155 pm |
| Ionization energy | 11.26 eV | 14.534 eV |
| Discovered | Ancient | 1772 |
| Category | Reactive nonmetal | Reactive nonmetal |
| State at room temp. | Solid | Gas |
| Block | p | p |
| Group | 14 | 15 |
| Period | 2 | 2 |
| Valence electrons | 4 | 5 |
| Common charges | +4, −4 | −3 |
| Electron configuration | [He] 2s2 2p2 | [He] 2s2 2p3 |