Molybdenum vs Tungsten
Pick up to 3 elements and see how they stack up.
| Property | Molybdenum | Tungsten |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 42 | 74 |
| Atomic mass | 95.95 | 183.84 |
| Electronegativity | 2.16 | 2.36 |
| Melting point | 2,896 K (2,622.8 °C) | 3,695 K (3,421.8 °C) |
| Boiling point | 4,912 K (4,638.8 °C) | 6,203 K (5,929.8 °C) |
| Density | 10.28 g/cm³ | 19.25 g/cm³ |
| Atomic radius | 209 pm | 210 pm |
| Ionization energy | 7.092 eV | 7.98 eV |
| Discovered | 1778 | 1783 |
| Category | Transition metal | Transition metal |
| State at room temp. | Solid | Solid |
| Block | d | d |
| Group | 6 | 6 |
| Period | 5 | 6 |
| Valence electrons | 1 | 2 |
| Common charges | +6 | +6 |
| Electron configuration | [Kr] 4d5 5s1 | [Xe] 4f14 5d4 6s2 |