Lithium vs Nobelium
| Property | Li Lithium | No Nobelium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 3 | 102 |
| Symbol | Li | No |
| Name | Lithium | Nobelium |
| Category | alkali-metal | actinide |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 6.9675 u | 259 u |
| Period | 2 | 7 |
| Group | 1 | N/A |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [He]2s1 | [Rn]7s25f14 |
| Oxidation states | [1] | [2, 3] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 0.98 | 1.3 |
| Electron affinity | 0.61804 eV | -2.36 eV |
| Density | 534 kg/m³ | 9900 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 180.5 °C | 826.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 1341.85 °C | -273.15 °C |
| Discovery year | 1817 | 1957 |