Fluorine vs Phosphorus
| Property | F Fluorine | P Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 9 | 15 |
| Symbol | F | P |
| Name | Fluorine | Phosphorus |
| Category | halogen | nonmetal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 18.998403 u | 30.973762 u |
| Period | 2 | 3 |
| Group | 17 | 15 |
| Block | p | p |
| Phase at STP | gas | solid |
| Electron configuration | [He]2s22p5 | [Ne]3s23p3 |
| Oxidation states | -1 | [-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 3.98 | 2.19 |
| Electron affinity | 3.4011 eV | 0.7466 eV |
| Density | 1.696 kg/m³ | 1820 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | -219.62 °C | 44.15 °C |
| Boiling point | -188.12 °C | 280.5 °C |
| Discovery year | 1886 | 1669 |