Germanium vs Tin
Pick up to 3 elements and see how they stack up.
| Property | Germanium | Tin |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 32 | 50 |
| Atomic mass | 72.63 | 118.71 |
| Electronegativity | 2.01 | 1.96 |
| Melting point | 1,211.4 K (938.3 °C) | 505.08 K (231.9 °C) |
| Boiling point | 3,106 K (2,832.8 °C) | 2,875 K (2,601.8 °C) |
| Density | 5.323 g/cm³ | 7.287 g/cm³ |
| Atomic radius | 211 pm | 217 pm |
| Ionization energy | 7.9 eV | 7.344 eV |
| Discovered | 1886 | Ancient |
| Category | Metalloid | Post-transition metal |
| State at room temp. | Solid | Solid |
| Block | p | p |
| Group | 14 | 14 |
| Period | 4 | 5 |
| Valence electrons | 4 | 4 |
| Common charges | +4, −4 | +2, +4 |
| Electron configuration | [Ar] 3d10 4s2 4p2 | [Kr] 4d10 5s2 5p2 |