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Argon (Ar)vsSilicon (Si)

Silicon (Si) has a higher Electron Affinity (134 vs -96 kJ/mol), while Silicon (Si) has a higher Boiling Point (3,538 vs 87 K), while Silicon (Si) has a higher Melting Point (1,687 vs 84 K).

Atomic Properties

18
Atomic Number
14
40
Atomic Mass
28
3
Period
3
18
Group
14

Physical Properties

2
Density
2
84
Melting Point
1,687
87
Boiling Point
3,538
N/A
Molar Heat Capacity
20

Chemical Properties

N/A
Electronegativity
2
-96
Electron Affinity
134

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