Ytterbium (Yb)
Ytterbium
Ytterbium (Yb) is a lanthanide in period 6. Its relative atomic mass is 173.05 and the molar mass of the atom is 173.05 g/mol.
Atomic number 70
Atomic mass 173.05
Molar mass 173.05 g/mol
Category Lanthanide Solid
Properties of ytterbium
| Atomic number | 70 |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Yb |
| Latin name | Ytterbium |
| Relative atomic mass | 173.05 |
| Molar mass | 173.05 g/mol |
| Group, period, block | —, 6, f |
| Category | Lanthanide |
| State at 20 °C | Solid |
| Electron configuration | [Xe] 4f¹⁴ 6s² |
| Atomic radius | 175 pm |
Electron configuration of ytterbium
Electrons per shell
K2L8M18N32O8P2
Full notation
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 4f¹⁴ 5s² 5p⁶ 6s²
Noble-gas notation
70 protons · 70 electrons[Xe] 4f¹⁴ 6s²
Formula and compounds of ytterbium
Simple substanceYbytterbiumMolar mass of Yb: 173.05 g/mol
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Frequently asked questions
The relative atomic mass of ytterbium is 173.05, so the molar mass of the atom is 173.05 g/mol.
Full: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 4f¹⁴ 5s² 5p⁶ 6s². Noble-gas notation: [Xe] 4f¹⁴ 6s².