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Magnesium (Mg)vsPhosphorus (P)

Phosphorus (P) has a higher Electron Affinity (72 vs -40 kJ/mol), while Phosphorus (P) has a higher Group (15 vs 2), while Phosphorus (P) has a higher Electronegativity (2 vs 1 Pauling).

Atomic Properties

12
Atomic Number
15
24
Atomic Mass
31
3
Period
3
2
Group
15

Physical Properties

2
Density
2
923
Melting Point
N/A
1,363
Boiling Point
N/A
25
Molar Heat Capacity
24

Chemical Properties

1
Electronegativity
2
-40
Electron Affinity
72

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