Rutherfordium vs Meitnerium
| Property | Rf Rutherfordium | Mt Meitnerium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 104 | 109 |
| Symbol | Rf | Mt |
| Name | Rutherfordium | Meitnerium |
| Category | transition-metal | transition-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 263 u | 278 u |
| Period | 7 | 7 |
| Group | 4 | 9 |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | N/A |
| Electron configuration | [Rn]7s25f146d2 | [Rn]7s25f146d7(calculated) |
| Oxidation states | [3, 4] | [1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | N/A | N/A |
| Electron affinity | 0.65 eV | 1.7 eV |
| Density | 2.330000e+4 kg/m³ | 3.740000e+4 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 2126.85 °C | -273.15 °C |
| Boiling point | 5526.85 °C | -273.15 °C |
| Discovery year | 1964 | 1982 |