Fluorine vs Magnesium
| Property | F Fluorine | Mg Magnesium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 9 | 12 |
| Symbol | F | Mg |
| Name | Fluorine | Magnesium |
| Category | halogen | alkaline-earth-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 18.998403 u | 24.3055 u |
| Period | 2 | 3 |
| Group | 17 | 2 |
| Block | p | s |
| Phase at STP | gas | solid |
| Electron configuration | [He]2s22p5 | [Ne]3s2 |
| Oxidation states | -1 | [0, 1, 2] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 3.98 | 1.31 |
| Electron affinity | 3.4011 eV | -0.4 eV |
| Density | 1.696 kg/m³ | 1740 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | -219.62 °C | 649.85 °C |
| Boiling point | -188.12 °C | 1089.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1886 | 1755 |