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Magnesium (Mg)vsNickel (Ni)

Nickel (Ni) has a higher Electron Affinity (112 vs -40 kJ/mol), while Nickel (Ni) has a higher Density (9 vs 2 g/cm³), while Nickel (Ni) has a higher Group (10 vs 2).

Atomic Properties

12
Atomic Number
28
24
Atomic Mass
59
3
Period
4
2
Group
10

Physical Properties

2
Density
9
923
Melting Point
1,728
1,363
Boiling Point
3,003
25
Molar Heat Capacity
26

Chemical Properties

1
Electronegativity
2
-40
Electron Affinity
112

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