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Iodine (I)vsMercury (Hg)

Iodine (I) has a higher Electron Affinity (295 vs -48 kJ/mol), while Mercury (Hg) has a higher Density (14 vs 5 g/cm³), while Iodine (I) has a higher Melting Point (387 vs 234 K).

Atomic Properties

53
Atomic Number
80
127
Atomic Mass
201
5
Period
6
17
Group
12

Physical Properties

5
Density
14
387
Melting Point
234
457
Boiling Point
630
N/A
Molar Heat Capacity
28

Chemical Properties

3
Electronegativity
2
295
Electron Affinity
-48

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