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Samarium (Sm)vsYtterbium (Yb)

Samarium (Sm) has a higher Electron Affinity (16 vs -2 kJ/mol), while Samarium (Sm) has a higher Boiling Point (2,173 vs 1,469 K), while Samarium (Sm) has a higher Melting Point (1,345 vs 1,097 K).

Atomic Properties

62
Atomic Number
70
150
Atomic Mass
173
6
Period
6
3
Group
3

Physical Properties

8
Density
7
1,345
Melting Point
1,097
2,173
Boiling Point
1,469
30
Molar Heat Capacity
27

Chemical Properties

1
Electronegativity
1
16
Electron Affinity
-2

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