Astatine vs Francium
| Property | At Astatine | Fr Francium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 85 | 87 |
| Symbol | At | Fr |
| Name | Astatine | Francium |
| Category | halogen | alkali-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 210 u | 223 u |
| Period | 6 | 7 |
| Group | 17 | 1 |
| Block | p | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s24f145d106p5 | [Rn]7s1 |
| Oxidation states | [-1, 1, 3, 5, 7] | [1] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.2 | 0.7 |
| Electron affinity | 2.391 eV | 0.491 eV |
| Density | 7000 kg/m³ | 1870 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 301.85 °C | 26.85 °C |
| Boiling point | -273.15 °C | -273.15 °C |
| Discovery year | 1940 | 1939 |