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Argon (Ar)vsPotassium (K)

Potassium (K) has a higher Electron Affinity (48 vs -96 kJ/mol), while Argon (Ar) has a higher Group (18 vs 1), while Potassium (K) has a higher Boiling Point (1,032 vs 87 K).

Atomic Properties

18
Atomic Number
19
40
Atomic Mass
39
3
Period
4
18
Group
1

Physical Properties

2
Density
1
84
Melting Point
337
87
Boiling Point
1,032
N/A
Molar Heat Capacity
30

Chemical Properties

N/A
Electronegativity
1
-96
Electron Affinity
48

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