Lutetium vs Radium
| Property | Lu Lutetium | Ra Radium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 71 | 88 |
| Symbol | Lu | Ra |
| Name | Lutetium | Radium |
| Category | lanthanide | alkaline-earth-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 174.9668 u | 226 u |
| Period | 6 | 7 |
| Group | 3 | 2 |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s24f145d1 | [Rn]7s2 |
| Oxidation states | [0, 1, 2, 3] | [2] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.27 | 0.9 |
| Electron affinity | 0.346 eV | 0.096 eV |
| Density | 9840 kg/m³ | 5000 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 1662.85 °C | 699.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 3401.85 °C | 1139.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1907 | 1898 |