Fluorine vs Cadmium
| Property | F Fluorine | Cd Cadmium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 9 | 48 |
| Symbol | F | Cd |
| Name | Fluorine | Cadmium |
| Category | halogen | transition-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 18.998403 u | 112.414 u |
| Period | 2 | 5 |
| Group | 17 | 12 |
| Block | p | s |
| Phase at STP | gas | solid |
| Electron configuration | [He]2s22p5 | [Kr]5s24d10 |
| Oxidation states | -1 | [-2, 1, 2] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 3.98 | 1.69 |
| Electron affinity | 3.4011 eV | -0.7 eV |
| Density | 1.696 kg/m³ | 8690 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | -219.62 °C | 321.07 °C |
| Boiling point | -188.12 °C | 766.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1886 | 1817 |