| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Ge |
| Standard state | Solid |
| Atomic mass | 72.63 u |
| Electron configuration | [Ar]4s²3d¹⁰4p² |
| Oxidation states |
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| Electronegativity (pauling scale) | 2.01 |
| Atomic radius (van der waals) | 211 pm |
| Ionization energy | 7.9 eV |
| Electron affinity | 1.35 eV |
| Melting point | 1211.4 K |
| Boiling point | 3106 K |
| Density | 5.323 g/cm³ |
| Atomic number | 32 |
| Group name | Metalloid |
| Discovered | 1886 year |