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Magnesium (Mg)vsSilicon (Si)

Silicon (Si) has a higher Electron Affinity (134 vs -40 kJ/mol), while Silicon (Si) has a higher Group (14 vs 2), while Silicon (Si) has a higher Boiling Point (3,538 vs 1,363 K).

Atomic Properties

12
Atomic Number
14
24
Atomic Mass
28
3
Period
3
2
Group
14

Physical Properties

2
Density
2
923
Melting Point
1,687
1,363
Boiling Point
3,538
25
Molar Heat Capacity
20

Chemical Properties

1
Electronegativity
2
-40
Electron Affinity
134

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