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Beryllium

 is the fourth element of the periodic table.  It has a grey colour and is a group 2 element and is not very reactive.

 is the fourth element of the periodic table.  It has a grey colour and is a group 2 element and is not very reactive.

 Symbol:  Be

Atomic Mass: 9.0122

Atomic Number: 4

Electronegativity: 1.57

Electrons per shell:  2

Melting point:  1278 degrees C

Discoverer:  Fredrich Wohler

  - Beryllium is an alkaline earth metal, and it is non- magnetic.

 - It is similar to other group 2 elements - having 2 valence electrons and being a metal.

  - Beryllium reacts best with elements from group 6.

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