Periodic Table Element Comparison: Compare Elements - Phosphorus vs Fluorine
Compare Phosphorus and Fluorine on the basis of their properties, attributes and periodic table facts. Compare elements on more than 90 properties. All the elements of similar categories show a lot of similarities and differences in their chemical, atomic, physical properties and uses. These similarities and dissimilarities should be known while we study periodic table elements. You can study the detailed comparison between Phosphorus vs Fluorine with most reliable information about their properties, attributes, facts, uses etc. You can compare P vs F on more than 90 properties like electronegativity , oxidation state, atomic shells, orbital structure, Electronaffinity, physical states, electrical conductivity and many more. Phosphorus and Fluorine comparison table on more than 90 properties.
Phosphorus and Fluorine Comparison
Facts
| Name | Phosphorus | Fluorine |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Number | 15 | 9 |
| Atomic Symbol | P | F |
| Atomic Weight | 30.973761 | 18.9984032 |
| Phase at STP | Solid | Gas |
| Color | Colorless | Colorless |
| Metallic Classification | Other Nonmetal | Halogens |
| Group in Periodic Table | group 15 | group 17 |
| Group Name | nitrogen family | fluorine family |
| Period in Periodic Table | period 3 | period 2 |
| Block in Periodic Table | p -block | p -block |
| Electronic Configuration | [Ne] 3s2 3p3 | [He] 2s2 2p5 |
| Electronic Shell Structure (Electrons per shell) | 2, 8, 5 | 2, 7 |
| Melting Point | 317.3 K | 53.5 K |
| Boiling Point | 553.6 K | 85.03 K |
| CAS Number | CAS7723-14-0 | CAS7782-41-4 |
| Neighborhood Elements | Neighborhood Elements of Phosphorus | Neighborhood Elements of Fluorine |
History
| Parameter | Phosphorus | Fluorine |
|---|---|---|
| History | The element Phosphorus was discovered by H. Brand in year 1669 in Germany. Phosphorus derived its name from the Greek word phoosphoros, 'carrying light'. | The element Fluorine was discovered by A.-M. Ampère in year 1810 in France. Fluorine derived its name from the Latin fluere, meaning 'to flow'. |
| Discovery | H. Brand (1669) | A.-M. Ampère (1810) |
| Isolated | H. Brand (1669) | H. Moissan (1886) |
Presence: Abundance in Nature and Around Us
Parts per billion (ppb) by weight / by atoms (1ppb =10^-7 %)
| Property | Phosphorus | Fluorine |
|---|---|---|
| Abundance in Universe | 7000 / 300 | 400 / 30 |
| Abundance in Sun | 7000 / 300 | 500 / 30 |
| Abundance in Meteorites | 1100000 / 700000 | 89000 / 96000 |
| Abundance in Earth's Crust | 1000000 / 700000 | 540000 / 590000 |
| Abundance in Oceans | 70 / 14 | 1300 / 420 |
| Abundance in Humans | 11000000 / 2200000 | 37000 / 12000 |
Crystal Structure and Atomic Structure
| Property | Phosphorus | Fluorine |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Volume | 16.991 cm3/mol | 11.202 cm3/mol |
| Atomic Radius | 98 pm | 42 pm |
| Covalent Radius | 106 pm | 71 pm |
| Van der Waals Radius | 180 pm | 147 pm |
Atomic Spectrum - Spectral Lines | ||
| Emission Spectrum | Not available |  |
| Absorption Spectrum |  |  |
| Lattice Constant | 1145, 550.3, 1126.1 pm | 550, 328, 728 pm |
| Lattice Angle | 1.25384, 1.57725, 1.24896 | π/2, π/2, π/2 |
| Space Group Name | P-1 | C12/c1 |
| Space Group Number | 2 | 15 |
| Crystal Structure | Simple Triclinic  | Base Centered Monoclinic  |
Atomic and Orbital Properties
| Property | Phosphorus | Fluorine |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Number | 15 | 9 |
| Number of Electrons (with no charge) | 15 | 9 |
| Number of Protons | 15 | 9 |
| Mass Number | 30.973761 | 18.9984032 |
| Number of Neutrons | 16 | 10 |
| Shell structure (Electrons per energy level) | 2, 8, 5 | 2, 7 |
| Electron Configuration | [Ne] 3s2 3p3 | [He] 2s2 2p5 |
| Valence Electrons | 3s2 3p3 | 2s2 2p5 |
| Oxidation State | -3, 3, 5 | -1 |
| Atomic Term Symbol (Quantum Numbers) | 4S3/2 | 2P3/2 |
| Shell structure |  |  |
Isotopes and Nuclear Properties
Phosphorus has 1 stable naturally occuring isotopes while Fluorine has 1 stable naturally occuring isotopes.
| Parameter | Phosphorus | Fluorine |
|---|---|---|
| Known Isotopes | 24P, 25P, 26P, 27P, 28P, 29P, 30P, 31P, 32P, 33P, 34P, 35P, 36P, 37P, 38P, 39P, 40P, 41P, 42P, 43P, 44P, 45P, 46P | 14F, 15F, 16F, 17F, 18F, 19F, 20F, 21F, 22F, 23F, 24F, 25F, 26F, 27F, 28F, 29F, 30F, 31F |
| Stable Isotopes | Naturally occurring stable isotopes: 31P | Naturally occurring stable isotopes: 19F |
| Neutron Cross Section | 0.18 | 0.0096 |
| Neutron Mass Absorption | 0.0002 | 0.00002 |
Chemical Properties: Ionization Energies and electron affinity
| Property | Phosphorus | Fluorine |
|---|---|---|
| Valence or Valency | 5 | 1 |
| Electronegativity | 2.19 Pauling Scale | 3.98 Pauling Scale |
| Electron Affinity | 72 kJ/mol | 328 kJ/mol |
| Ionization Energies | 1st: 1011.8 kJ/mol 2nd: 1907 kJ/mol 3rd: 2914.1 kJ/mol 4th: 4963.6 kJ/mol 5th: 6273.9 kJ/mol 6th: 21267 kJ/mol 7th: 25431 kJ/mol 8th: 29872 kJ/mol 9th: 35905 kJ/mol 10th: 40950 kJ/mol 11th: 46261 kJ/mol 12th: 54110 kJ/mol 13th: 59024 kJ/mol 14th: 271791 kJ/mol 15th: 296195 kJ/mol | 1st: 1681 kJ/mol 2nd: 3374.2 kJ/mol 3rd: 6050.4 kJ/mol 4th: 8407.7 kJ/mol 5th: 11022.7 kJ/mol 6th: 15164.1 kJ/mol 7th: 17868 kJ/mol 8th: 92038.1 kJ/mol 9th: 106434.3 kJ/mol |
Physical Properties
| Property | Phosphorus | Fluorine |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.823 g/cm3 | 0.001696 g/cm3 |
| Molar Volume | 16.991 cm3/mol | 11.202 cm3/mol |
Elastic Properties | ||
| Young Modulus | - | - |
| Shear Modulus | - | - |
| Bulk Modulus | 11 GPa | - |
| Poisson Ratio | - | - |
Hardness - Tests to Measure of Hardness of Element | ||
| Mohs Hardness | - | - |
| Vickers Hardness | - | - |
| Brinell Hardness | - | - |
Electrical Properties | ||
| Electrical Conductivity | 10000000 S/m | - |
| Resistivity | 1e-7 m Ω | - |
| Superconducting Point | - | - |
Heat and Conduction Properties | ||
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.236 W/(m K) | 0.0277 W/(m K) |
| Thermal Expansion | - | - |
Magnetic Properties | ||
| Magnetic Type | Diamagnetic | - |
| Curie Point | - | - |
| Mass Magnetic Susceptibility | -1.13e-8 m3/kg | - |
| Molar Magnetic Susceptibility | -3.5e-10 m3/mol | - |
| Volume Magnetic Susceptibility | -0.0000206 | - |
Optical Properties | ||
| Refractive Index | 1.001212 | 1.000195 |
Acoustic Properties | ||
| Speed of Sound | - | - |
Thermal Properties - Enthalpies and thermodynamics
| Property | Phosphorus | Fluorine |
|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | 317.3 K | 53.5 K |
| Boiling Point | 553.6 K | 85.03 K |
| Critical Temperature | - | 144.13 K |
| Superconducting Point | - | - |
Enthalpies | ||
| Heat of Fusion | 0.64 kJ/mol | 0.26 kJ/mol |
| Heat of Vaporization | 12.4 kJ/mol | 3.27 kJ/mol |
| Heat of Combustion | - | - |
Regulatory and Health - Health and Safety Parameters and Guidelines
| Parameter | Phosphorus | Fluorine |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | CAS7723-14-0 | CAS7782-41-4 |
| RTECS Number | {N/A, RTECSTH3495000, RTECSTH3500000, N/A} | RTECSLM6475000 |
| DOT Hazard Class | 4.1 | 2.3 |
| DOT Numbers | {1338, 1381, 2447} | 9192 |
| EU Number | - | EU231-954-8 |
| NFPA Fire Rating | 4 | 0 |
| NFPA Health Rating | 4 | 4 |
| NFPA Reactivity Rating | 2 | 4 |
| NFPA Hazards | - | Oxidizing Agent, Water Reactive |
| AutoIgnition Point | - | - |
| Flashpoint | - | - |
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