Ge

 

Germanium

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Atomic number 32
Atomic weight 72.59
Orbital electronic configuration (Ar)3d104s24p2
First ionization energy (eV) 7.899
Second ionization energy (eV) 15.93
Third ionization energy (eV) 34.21
Electronegativity (Pauling) 2.01
Atomic radius (Å) 1.52
Bonding radius (Å) 1.22
Oxidation states 4

Properties

Density (g/ml) 5.32
Melting point (K) 1210.4
Boiling point (K) 3107
Heat of vaporization (kJ/mol) 330.90
Heat of fusion (kJ/mol) 36.940
Specific heat capacity (Jg-1K-1) 0.32
Crystal structure cubic, face centered

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