Ytterbium
| Element Name | Ytterbium |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Yb |
| Atomic Number | 70 |
| Group | Rare Earth |
| Crystal Structure | Cubic: Face centered |
| Atomic Mass | 173.04 |
| Electronic Configuration | 2,8,18,32,8,2 |
| Orbital Configuration | [Xe] 4f14 6s2 |
| Valency | 2,3 |
| Melting Point | 819°C |
| Boiling Point | 1196°C |
| Electo-negativity | 1.1 |
| Covalent Radius | 1.74 Å |
