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Californium (Cf)vsTantalum (Ta)

Tantalum (Ta) has a higher Electron Affinity (31 vs -97 kJ/mol), while Tantalum (Ta) has a higher Boiling Point (5,731 vs 1,743 K), while Tantalum (Ta) has a higher Melting Point (3,290 vs 1,173 K).

Atomic Properties

98
Atomic Number
73
251
Atomic Mass
181
7
Period
6
3
Group
5

Physical Properties

15
Density
17
1,173
Melting Point
3,290
1,743
Boiling Point
5,731
N/A
Molar Heat Capacity
25

Chemical Properties

1
Electronegativity
2
-97
Electron Affinity
31

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