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Berkelium (Bk)vsCalifornium (Cf)

Californium (Cf) has a higher Electron Affinity (-97 vs -165 kJ/mol), while Berkelium (Bk) has a higher Boiling Point (2,900 vs 1,743 K), while Berkelium (Bk) has a higher Melting Point (1,259 vs 1,173 K).

Atomic Properties

97
Atomic Number
98
247
Atomic Mass
251
7
Period
7
3
Group
3

Physical Properties

15
Density
15
1,259
Melting Point
1,173
2,900
Boiling Point
1,743
N/A
Molar Heat Capacity
N/A

Chemical Properties

1
Electronegativity
1
-165
Electron Affinity
-97

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