| Attribute | Ytterbium × | Tellurium × |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic mass (u) | 173.05 | 127.6 |
| Standard state | Solid | Solid |
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| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s²4f¹⁴ | [Kr]5s²4d¹⁰5p⁴ |
| Atomic radius (van der waals) (pm) | 242 | 206 |
| Electronegativity (pauling scale) | - | 2.1 |
| Electron affinity (eV) | - | 1.971 |
| Ionization energy (eV) | 6.254 | 9.01 |
| Boiling point (K) | 1469 | 1261 |
| Melting point (K) | 1092 | 722.66 |
| Density (g/cm³) | 6.9 | 6.232 |
| Atomic number | 70 | 52 |
| Group name | Lanthanide | Metalloid |
| Symbol | Yb | Te |
| Discovered (year) | 1878 | 1782 |