Zinc vs Cadmium
Pick up to 3 elements and see how they stack up.
| Property | Zinc | Cadmium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 30 | 48 |
| Atomic mass | 65.38 | 112.41 |
| Electronegativity | 1.65 | 1.69 |
| Melting point | 692.68 K (419.5 °C) | 594.22 K (321.1 °C) |
| Boiling point | 1,180 K (906.8 °C) | 1,040 K (766.8 °C) |
| Density | 7.14 g/cm³ | 8.65 g/cm³ |
| Atomic radius | 139 pm | 158 pm |
| Ionization energy | 9.394 eV | 8.994 eV |
| Discovered | 1746 | 1817 |
| Category | Transition metal | Transition metal |
| State at room temp. | Solid | Solid |
| Block | d | d |
| Group | 12 | 12 |
| Period | 4 | 5 |
| Valence electrons | 2 | 2 |
| Common charges | +2 | +2 |
| Electron configuration | [Ar] 3d10 4s2 | [Kr] 4d10 5s2 |