| Atomic number |
9 |
| Atomic weight |
18.998403 |
| Orbital electronic configuration |
(He)2s22p5 |
| First ionization energy (eV) |
17.422 |
| Second ionization energy (eV) |
34.98 |
| Third ionization energy (eV) |
62.646 |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) |
3.98 |
| Atomic radius (Å) |
0.55 |
| Bonding radius (Å) |
0.72 |
| Oxidation states |
-1 |
Properties
|
| Density (g/liter @ 0oC
and 1 atm.) (gas) |
1.696 |
| Melting point (K) |
53.48 |
| Boiling point (K) |
84.95 |
| Heat of vaporization (kJ/mol) |
3.2698 |
| Heat of fusion (kJ/mol) |
0.2552 |
| Specific heat capacity (Jg-1K-1) |
0.82 |
| Crystal structure |
cubic |