Ytterbium


 * Element Name:** Ytterbium


 * Element Symbol:** Yb


 * Atomic Mass:** 173[[image:Yetterbium_ALEXIA.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 70


 * Protons:** 70


 * Electrons:** 70


 * Discovery:** 1878 Marignac


 * How it was Named:** Named for the village of Ytterby, Sweden


 * State of Matter:** Solid


 * Melting Point:** 1092°C


 * Boiling Point:** 1469°C

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 * Characteristics:**
 * soft
 * bright
 * silvery
 * Interesting Facts;**
 * Ytterbium is used in Fiber optic cables
 * Ytterbium is also made in jackets- they're called Ytterbium jackets.