Dysprosium vs Nobelium
| Property | Dy Dysprosium | No Nobelium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 66 | 102 |
| Symbol | Dy | No |
| Name | Dysprosium | Nobelium |
| Category | lanthanide | actinide |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 162.5 u | 259 u |
| Period | 6 | 7 |
| Group | N/A | N/A |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s24f10 | [Rn]7s25f14 |
| Oxidation states | [0, 1, 2, 3, 4] | [2, 3] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.22 | 1.3 |
| Electron affinity | 0.352 eV | -2.36 eV |
| Density | 8550 kg/m³ | 9900 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 1411.85 °C | 826.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 2566.85 °C | -273.15 °C |
| Discovery year | 1878 | 1957 |