Strontium vs Lutetium
| Property | Sr Strontium | Lu Lutetium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 38 | 71 |
| Symbol | Sr | Lu |
| Name | Strontium | Lutetium |
| Category | alkaline-earth-metal | lanthanide |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 87.62 u | 174.9668 u |
| Period | 5 | 6 |
| Group | 2 | 3 |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Kr]5s2 | [Xe]6s24f145d1 |
| Oxidation states | [1, 2] | [0, 1, 2, 3] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 0.95 | 1.27 |
| Electron affinity | 0.052 eV | 0.346 eV |
| Density | 2640 kg/m³ | 9840 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 776.85 °C | 1662.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 1381.85 °C | 3401.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1792 | 1907 |