Fluorine vs Aluminum
| Property | F Fluorine | Al Aluminum |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 9 | 13 |
| Symbol | F | Al |
| Name | Fluorine | Aluminum |
| Category | halogen | post-transition-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 18.998403 u | 26.981538 u |
| Period | 2 | 3 |
| Group | 17 | 13 |
| Block | p | p |
| Phase at STP | gas | solid |
| Electron configuration | [He]2s22p5 | [Ne]3s23p1 |
| Oxidation states | -1 | [-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 3.98 | 1.61 |
| Electron affinity | 3.4011 eV | 0.4328 eV |
| Density | 1.696 kg/m³ | 2700 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | -219.62 °C | 660.287 °C |
| Boiling point | -188.12 °C | 2518.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1886 | 1825 |