70
Yb
Ytterbium
Ytterbium
Ytterbium (Yb)
Lanthanides · Solid · Period 6 · Group 3
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Element Properties
- Atomic Number
- 70
- Symbol
- Yb
- Atomic Mass
- 173.05
- Category
- Lanthanides
- Standard State
- Solid
- Period
- 6
- Group
- 3
- Electronegativity
- —
- Atomic Radius
- 242
- Ionization Energy
- 6.25
- Electron Affinity
- —
- Oxidation States
- +3, +2
- Melting Point
- 1092 K (818.85 °C)
- Boiling Point
- 1469 K (1195.85 °C)
- Density
- 6.9
- Electron Configuration
- [Xe]6s2 4f14
- Year Discovered
- 1878
Frequently asked questions
What is the atomic number of Ytterbium?
The atomic number of Ytterbium is 70, which equals the number of protons in its nucleus.
What is the atomic mass of Ytterbium?
The atomic mass of Ytterbium is approximately 173.05 u (one twelfth of the mass of a carbon-12 atom).
What is the electron configuration of Ytterbium?
The electron configuration of Ytterbium is [Xe]6s2 4f14.
Where is Ytterbium in the periodic table?
Ytterbium is located in period 6, group 3.
When was Ytterbium discovered?
Ytterbium was discovered in 1878.
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