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Chlorine (Cl)vsMagnesium (Mg)

Chlorine (Cl) has a higher Electron Affinity (349 vs -40 kJ/mol), while Chlorine (Cl) has a higher Group (17 vs 2), while Magnesium (Mg) has a higher Boiling Point (1,363 vs 239 K).

Atomic Properties

17
Atomic Number
12
35
Atomic Mass
24
3
Period
3
17
Group
2

Physical Properties

3
Density
2
172
Melting Point
923
239
Boiling Point
1,363
N/A
Molar Heat Capacity
25

Chemical Properties

3
Electronegativity
1
349
Electron Affinity
-40

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