Bismuth vs Francium
| Property | Bi Bismuth | Fr Francium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 83 | 87 |
| Symbol | Bi | Fr |
| Name | Bismuth | Francium |
| Category | post-transition-metal | alkali-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 208.9804 u | 223 u |
| Period | 6 | 7 |
| Group | 15 | 1 |
| Block | p | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s24f145d106p3 | [Rn]7s1 |
| Oxidation states | [-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5] | [1] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.02 | 0.7 |
| Electron affinity | 0.942 eV | 0.491 eV |
| Density | 9807 kg/m³ | 1870 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 271.4 °C | 26.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 1563.85 °C | -273.15 °C |
| Discovery year | 1753 | 1939 |