Ytterbium vs Californium
| Property | Yb Ytterbium | Cf Californium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 70 | 98 |
| Symbol | Yb | Cf |
| Name | Ytterbium | Californium |
| Category | lanthanide | actinide |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 173.054 u | 251 u |
| Period | 6 | 7 |
| Group | N/A | N/A |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s24f14 | [Rn]7s25f10 |
| Oxidation states | [0, 1, 2, 3] | [2, 3, 4, 5] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | N/A | 1.3 |
| Electron affinity | -0.02 eV | -0.5 eV |
| Density | 6900 kg/m³ | 1.510000e+4 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 818.85 °C | 899.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 1195.85 °C | -273.15 °C |
| Discovery year | 1878 | 1950 |