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Gold (Au)vsMagnesium (Mg)

Gold (Au) has a higher Electron Affinity (223 vs -40 kJ/mol), while Gold (Au) has a higher Density (19 vs 2 g/cm³), while Gold (Au) has a higher Atomic Mass (197 vs 24 u).

Atomic Properties

79
Atomic Number
12
197
Atomic Mass
24
6
Period
3
11
Group
2

Physical Properties

19
Density
2
1,337
Melting Point
923
3,243
Boiling Point
1,363
25
Molar Heat Capacity
25

Chemical Properties

3
Electronegativity
1
223
Electron Affinity
-40

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