Iron vs Zinc
Pick up to 3 elements and see how they stack up.
| Property | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 26 | 30 |
| Atomic mass | 55.845 | 65.38 |
| Electronegativity | 1.83 | 1.65 |
| Melting point | 1,811 K (1,537.8 °C) | 692.68 K (419.5 °C) |
| Boiling point | 3,134 K (2,860.8 °C) | 1,180 K (906.8 °C) |
| Density | 7.874 g/cm³ | 7.14 g/cm³ |
| Atomic radius | 194 pm | 139 pm |
| Ionization energy | 7.902 eV | 9.394 eV |
| Discovered | Ancient | 1746 |
| Category | Transition metal | Transition metal |
| State at room temp. | Solid | Solid |
| Block | d | d |
| Group | 8 | 12 |
| Period | 4 | 4 |
| Valence electrons | 2 | 2 |
| Common charges | +2, +3 | +2 |
| Electron configuration | [Ar] 3d6 4s2 | [Ar] 3d10 4s2 |