Lanthanum vs Rutherfordium
| Property | La Lanthanum | Rf Rutherfordium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 57 | 104 |
| Symbol | La | Rf |
| Name | Lanthanum | Rutherfordium |
| Category | lanthanide | transition-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 138.90547 u | 263 u |
| Period | 6 | 7 |
| Group | N/A | 4 |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s25d1 | [Rn]7s25f146d2 |
| Oxidation states | [0, 1, 2, 3] | [3, 4] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.1 | N/A |
| Electron affinity | 0.47 eV | 0.65 eV |
| Density | 6150 kg/m³ | 2.330000e+4 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 917.85 °C | 2126.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 3463.85 °C | 5526.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1839 | 1964 |