Periodic Table Element Comparison: Compare Elements - Cesium vs Hydrogen
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Cesium and Hydrogen Comparison
Facts
| Name | Cesium | Hydrogen |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Number | 55 | 1 |
| Atomic Symbol | Cs | H |
| Atomic Weight | 132.90545 | 1.00794 |
| Phase at STP | Solid | Gas |
| Color | Silver | Colorless |
| Metallic Classification | Alkali Metal | Other Nonmetal |
| Group in Periodic Table | group 1 | group 1 |
| Group Name | lithium family | lithium family |
| Period in Periodic Table | period 6 | period 1 |
| Block in Periodic Table | s -block | s -block |
| Electronic Configuration | [Xe] 6s1 | 1s1 |
| Electronic Shell Structure (Electrons per shell) | 2, 8, 18, 18, 8, 1 | 1 |
| Melting Point | 301.59 K | 14.01 K |
| Boiling Point | 944 K | 20.28 K |
| CAS Number | CAS7440-46-2 | CAS1333-74-0 |
| Neighborhood Elements | Neighborhood Elements of Cesium | Neighborhood Elements of Hydrogen |
History
| Parameter | Cesium | Hydrogen |
|---|---|---|
| History | The element Cesium was discovered by R. Bunsen and R. Kirchhoff in year 1860 in Germany. Cesium derived its name from the Latin caesius, meaning 'sky blue'. | The element Hydrogen was discovered by H. Cavendish in year 1766 in United Kingdom. Hydrogen derived its name from the Greek elements hydro- and -gen meaning 'water-forming'. |
| Discovery | R. Bunsen and R. Kirchhoff (1860) | H. Cavendish (1766) |
| Isolated | C. Setterberg (1882) | Paracelsus (1500) |
Presence: Abundance in Nature and Around Us
Parts per billion (ppb) by weight / by atoms (1ppb =10^-7 %)
| Property | Cesium | Hydrogen |
|---|---|---|
| Abundance in Universe | 0.8 / 0.01 | 750000000 / 930000000 |
| Abundance in Sun | 8 / 0.07 | 750000000 / 930000000 |
| Abundance in Meteorites | 140 / 20 | 24000000 / 170000000 |
| Abundance in Earth's Crust | 1900 / 290 | 1500000 / 31000000 |
| Abundance in Oceans | 0.5 / 0.023 | 107800000 / 662000000 |
| Abundance in Humans | 20 / 1 | 100000000 / 620000000 |
Crystal Structure and Atomic Structure
| Property | Cesium | Hydrogen |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Volume | 70.732 cm3/mol | 22.4135 cm3/mol |
| Atomic Radius | 298 pm | 53 pm |
| Covalent Radius | 225 pm | 37 pm |
| Van der Waals Radius | 343 pm | 120 pm |
Atomic Spectrum - Spectral Lines | ||
| Emission Spectrum |  |  |
| Absorption Spectrum | Not available |  |
| Lattice Constant | 614.1, 614.1, 614.1 pm | 470, 470, 340 pm |
| Lattice Angle | π/2, π/2, π/2 | π/2, π/2, 2 π/3 |
| Space Group Name | Im_ 3m | P63/mmc |
| Space Group Number | 229 | 194 |
| Crystal Structure | Body Centered Cubic  | Simple Hexagonal  |
Atomic and Orbital Properties
| Property | Cesium | Hydrogen |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Number | 55 | 1 |
| Number of Electrons (with no charge) | 55 | 1 |
| Number of Protons | 55 | 1 |
| Mass Number | 132.90545 | 1.00794 |
| Number of Neutrons | 78 | 0 |
| Shell structure (Electrons per energy level) | 2, 8, 18, 18, 8, 1 | 1 |
| Electron Configuration | [Xe] 6s1 | 1s1 |
| Valence Electrons | 6s1 | 1s1 |
| Oxidation State | 1 | -1, 1 |
| Atomic Term Symbol (Quantum Numbers) | 2S1/2 | 2S1/2 |
| Shell structure |  |  |
Isotopes and Nuclear Properties
Cesium has 1 stable naturally occuring isotopes while Hydrogen has 2 stable naturally occuring isotopes.
| Parameter | Cesium | Hydrogen |
|---|---|---|
| Known Isotopes | 112Cs, 113Cs, 114Cs, 115Cs, 116Cs, 117Cs, 118Cs, 119Cs, 120Cs, 121Cs, 122Cs, 123Cs, 124Cs, 125Cs, 126Cs, 127Cs, 128Cs, 129Cs, 130Cs, 131Cs, 132Cs, 133Cs, 134Cs, 135Cs, 136Cs, 137Cs, 138Cs, 139Cs, 140Cs, 141Cs, 142Cs, 143Cs, 144Cs, 145Cs, 146Cs, 147Cs, 148Cs, 149Cs, 150Cs, 151Cs | 1H, 2H, 3H, 4H, 5H, 6H, 7H |
| Stable Isotopes | Naturally occurring stable isotopes: 133Cs | Naturally occurring stable isotopes: 1H, 2H |
| Neutron Cross Section | 29 | 0.332 |
| Neutron Mass Absorption | 0.0077 | 0.011 |
Chemical Properties: Ionization Energies and electron affinity
| Property | Cesium | Hydrogen |
|---|---|---|
| Valence or Valency | 1 | 1 |
| Electronegativity | 0.79 Pauling Scale | 2.2 Pauling Scale |
| Electron Affinity | 45.5 kJ/mol | 72.8 kJ/mol |
| Ionization Energies | 1st: 375.7 kJ/mol 2nd: 2234.3 kJ/mol 3rd: 3400 kJ/mol | 1st: 1312 kJ/mol |
Physical Properties
| Property | Cesium | Hydrogen |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.879 g/cm3 | 0.0000899 g/cm3 |
| Molar Volume | 70.732 cm3/mol | 22.4135 cm3/mol |
Elastic Properties | ||
| Young Modulus | 1.7 | - |
| Shear Modulus | - | - |
| Bulk Modulus | 1.6 GPa | - |
| Poisson Ratio | - | - |
Hardness - Tests to Measure of Hardness of Element | ||
| Mohs Hardness | 0.2 MPa | - |
| Vickers Hardness | - | - |
| Brinell Hardness | 0.14 MPa | - |
Electrical Properties | ||
| Electrical Conductivity | 5000000 S/m | - |
| Resistivity | 2e-7 m Ω | - |
| Superconducting Point | - | - |
Heat and Conduction Properties | ||
| Thermal Conductivity | 36 W/(m K) | 0.1805 W/(m K) |
| Thermal Expansion | - | - |
Magnetic Properties | ||
| Magnetic Type | Paramagnetic | Diamagnetic |
| Curie Point | - | - |
| Mass Magnetic Susceptibility | 2.8e-9 m3/kg | -2.48e-8 m3/kg |
| Molar Magnetic Susceptibility | 3.72e-10 m3/mol | -4.999e-11 m3/mol |
| Volume Magnetic Susceptibility | 0.00000526 | -2.23e-9 |
Optical Properties | ||
| Refractive Index | - | 1.000132 |
Acoustic Properties | ||
| Speed of Sound | - | 1270 m/s |
Thermal Properties - Enthalpies and thermodynamics
| Property | Cesium | Hydrogen |
|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | 301.59 K | 14.01 K |
| Boiling Point | 944 K | 20.28 K |
| Critical Temperature | 1938 K | 32.97 K |
| Superconducting Point | - | - |
Enthalpies | ||
| Heat of Fusion | 2.09 kJ/mol | 0.558 kJ/mol |
| Heat of Vaporization | 65 kJ/mol | 0.452 kJ/mol |
| Heat of Combustion | - | - |
Regulatory and Health - Health and Safety Parameters and Guidelines
| Parameter | Cesium | Hydrogen |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | CAS7440-46-2 | CAS1333-74-0 |
| RTECS Number | RTECSFK9225000 | RTECSMW8900000 |
| DOT Hazard Class | 4.3 | 2.1 |
| DOT Numbers | 1407 | 1966 |
| EU Number | - | - |
| NFPA Fire Rating | - | 4 |
| NFPA Health Rating | - | 3 |
| NFPA Reactivity Rating | - | 0 |
| NFPA Hazards | Water Reactive | - |
| AutoIgnition Point | - | 535.5 °C |
| Flashpoint | - | -18 °C |
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