Fluorine vs Sulfur
| Property | F Fluorine | S Sulfur |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 9 | 16 |
| Symbol | F | S |
| Name | Fluorine | Sulfur |
| Category | halogen | nonmetal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 18.998403 u | 32.0675 u |
| Period | 2 | 3 |
| Group | 17 | 16 |
| Block | p | p |
| Phase at STP | gas | solid |
| Electron configuration | [He]2s22p5 | [Ne]3s23p4 |
| Oxidation states | -1 | [-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 3.98 | 2.58 |
| Electron affinity | 3.4011 eV | 2.0771 eV |
| Density | 1.696 kg/m³ | 2067 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | -219.62 °C | 115.21 °C |
| Boiling point | -188.12 °C | 444.6 °C |
| Discovery year | 1886 | 1777 |