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Magnesium (Mg)vsOxygen (O)

Oxygen (O) has a higher Electron Affinity (141 vs -40 kJ/mol), while Magnesium (Mg) has a higher Melting Point (923 vs 54 K), while Magnesium (Mg) has a higher Boiling Point (1,363 vs 90 K).

Atomic Properties

12
Atomic Number
8
24
Atomic Mass
16
3
Period
2
2
Group
16

Physical Properties

2
Density
1
923
Melting Point
54
1,363
Boiling Point
90
25
Molar Heat Capacity
N/A

Chemical Properties

1
Electronegativity
3
-40
Electron Affinity
141

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