Physical and chemical properties of Germanium

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

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Compounds that contain Germanium