| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Yb |
| Standard state | Solid |
| Atomic mass | 173.05 u |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s²4f¹⁴ |
| Oxidation states |
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| Atomic radius (van der waals) | 242 pm |
| Ionization energy | 6.254 eV |
| Melting point | 1092 K |
| Boiling point | 1469 K |
| Density | 6.9 g/cm³ |
| Atomic number | 70 |
| Group name | Lanthanide |
| Discovered | 1878 year |
| Electronegativity (pauling scale) | Add |
| Electron affinity | Add |