Fluorine vs Zinc
| Property | F Fluorine | Zn Zinc |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 9 | 30 |
| Symbol | F | Zn |
| Name | Fluorine | Zinc |
| Category | halogen | transition-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 18.998403 u | 65.38 u |
| Period | 2 | 4 |
| Group | 17 | 12 |
| Block | p | s |
| Phase at STP | gas | solid |
| Electron configuration | [He]2s22p5 | [Ar]4s23d10 |
| Oxidation states | -1 | [-2, 0, 1, 2] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 3.98 | 1.65 |
| Electron affinity | 3.4011 eV | -0.6 eV |
| Density | 1.696 kg/m³ | 7134 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | -219.62 °C | 419.53 °C |
| Boiling point | -188.12 °C | 906.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1886 | 1746 |