| Attribute | Francium × | Xenon × |
|---|---|---|
| Standard state | Solid | Gas |
| Electron affinity (eV) | 0.47 | - |
| Electron configuration | [Rn]7s¹ | [Kr]5s²4d¹⁰5p⁶ |
| Atomic mass (u) | 223.01973 | 131.29 |
| Electronegativity (pauling scale) | 0.7 | 2.6 |
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| Ionization energy (eV) | 3.9 | 12.13 |
| Atomic radius (van der waals) (pm) | 348 | 216 |
| Boiling point (K) | - | 165.03 |
| Melting point (K) | 300 | 161.36 |
| Density (g/cm³) | - | 0.005887 |
| Atomic number | 87 | 54 |
| Group name | Alkali metal | Noble gas |
| Symbol | Fr | Xe |
| Discovered (year) | 1939 | 1898 |