Lutetium vs Nobelium
| Property | Lu Lutetium | No Nobelium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 71 | 102 |
| Symbol | Lu | No |
| Name | Lutetium | Nobelium |
| Category | lanthanide | actinide |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 174.9668 u | 259 u |
| Period | 6 | 7 |
| Group | 3 | N/A |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s24f145d1 | [Rn]7s25f14 |
| Oxidation states | [0, 1, 2, 3] | [2, 3] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.27 | 1.3 |
| Electron affinity | 0.346 eV | -2.36 eV |
| Density | 9840 kg/m³ | 9900 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 1662.85 °C | 826.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 3401.85 °C | -273.15 °C |
| Discovery year | 1907 | 1957 |