| Atomic Number: | 32 |
| Element Symbol: | Ge |
| Element Name: | Germanium |
| Atomic Weight: | 72.64 |
| Group Number: | 14 |
| Group Name: | none |
| Period Number: | 4 |
| Block: | p-block |
| Ground State Configuration: | [Ar] 3d10 4s2 4p2 |
| Ground State Level: | 3P0 |
| Standard State: | Solid |
| Common Valences: | 2,4 |
| Bond Length: | 245.0 |
| Atomic Radius Empirical: | 125 |
| Atomic Radius Calculated: | 125 |
| Covalent Radius Empirical: | 122 |
| Electron Affinity: | 119 |
| First Ionization Energy: | 762 |
| Pauling Electronegativity: | 2.01 |
| Sanderson Electronegativity: | 2.62 |
| Allred Rochow Electronegativity: | 2.02 |
| Mulliken Jaffe Electronegativity: | 2.33 |
| Allen Electronegativity: | 1.994 |
| Density Of Solid: | 5323 |
| Molar Volume: | 13.63 |
| Velocity Of Sound: | 5400 |
| Mineral Hardness: | 6.0 |
| Electrical Resistivity: | about 50000 |
| Melting Point: | 938.3 |
| Boiling Point: | 2820 |
| Thermal Conductivity: | 60 |
| Coefficient Of Linear Expansion: | 6 |
| Enthalpy Of Fusion: | 31.8 |
| Enthalpy Of Vaporization: | 334 |
| Enthalpy Of Atmization: | 377 |
| Most Common Oxidation Numbers: | 4,2,-4 |
| Color: | Greyish white |
| Classification: | Semi-metallic |
| Discovered By: | Clemens Winkler |
| Discovered At: | Germany |
| Discovered When: | 1886 |
| Origin Of Name: | From the Latin word Germania meaning Germany |
Calculate the molecular weight of Germanium or molecular weight Ge.
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