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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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