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Magnesium (Mg)vsSulfur (S)

Sulfur (S) has a higher Electron Affinity (200 vs -40 kJ/mol), while Sulfur (S) has a higher Group (16 vs 2), while Magnesium (Mg) has a higher Melting Point (923 vs 388 K).

Atomic Properties

12
Atomic Number
16
24
Atomic Mass
32
3
Period
3
2
Group
16

Physical Properties

2
Density
2
923
Melting Point
388
1,363
Boiling Point
718
25
Molar Heat Capacity
23

Chemical Properties

1
Electronegativity
3
-40
Electron Affinity
200

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