| Attribute | Francium × | Argon × |
|---|---|---|
| Electron affinity (eV) | 0.47 | - |
| Electronegativity (pauling scale) | 0.7 | - |
| Atomic mass (u) | 223.01973 | 39.9 |
| Standard state | Solid | Gas |
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| Electron configuration | [Rn]7s¹ | [Ne]3s²3p⁶ |
| Ionization energy (eV) | 3.9 | 15.76 |
| Atomic radius (van der waals) (pm) | 348 | 188 |
| Boiling point (K) | - | 87.3 |
| Melting point (K) | 300 | 83.8 |
| Density (g/cm³) | - | 0.0017837 |
| Atomic number | 87 | 18 |
| Group name | Alkali metal | Noble gas |
| Discovered (year) | 1939 | 1894 |
| Symbol | Fr | Ar |