| Attribute | Fluorine × | Oxygen × |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic mass (u) | 18.99840316 | 15.999 |
| Standard state | Gas | Gas |
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| Electron configuration | [He]2s²2p⁵ | [He]2s²2p⁴ |
| Atomic radius (van der waals) (pm) | 135 | 152 |
| Electronegativity (pauling scale) | 3.98 | 3.44 |
| Electron affinity (eV) | 3.339 | 1.461 |
| Ionization energy (eV) | 17.423 | 13.618 |
| Boiling point (K) | 85.03 | 90.2 |
| Melting point (K) | 53.53 | 54.36 |
| Density (g/cm³) | 0.001696 | 0.001429 |
| Atomic number | 9 | 8 |
| Group name | Halogen | Nonmetal |
| Discovered (year) | 1670 | 1774 |
| Symbol | F | O |